INFO
Hi! My name is Lije, and I’m an artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY. I teach animation, 3D, and game design at Parsons School of Design and also offer private lessons for anyone looking to dive into a new medium or level up their skills.
My work explores the power of cute—how soft aesthetics can be used as tools of persuasion, subversion, and surprise. I’m especially fascinated by the history of cute imagery in propaganda and soft power, and I love using these tools to disarm an audience. Once their guard is down, that’s when I can really start to have fun!
These days, I primarily work in Blender for both 2D and 3D animation, often combining mediums and techniques. I’m also incredibly passionate about game design and the potential games have as tools for storytelling, education, and emotional connection. Recently, I’ve been creating live visuals for performances, projecting animations synced to music in real time.
As a passion project, I host Boiled Over, a podcast where I interview independent animators from around the world about their work and creative process. You can stream it wherever you get your podcasts or listen directly via the RSS feed.
If you want to collaborate or learn together, I’d love to hear from you :-)
CONTACT
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