Gubu Saga Doc Creation
How It All Began: Renata Lima, a visually-impaired director, and artist Silvio Severino team up to co-direct ‘The Peculiar Saga of Gubu Man’ after their recent collaboration on the Irish short documentary ‘Vonnie - Ireland’s Forgotten Fashion Icon’.
The Genesis of the Film
Exploring Gubu Man’s World
The film’s journey began with Silvio, a collage & multi-media artist, who discovered Gubu Man’s enigmatic art in Irish galleries. Drawn to Gubu’s dystopian world shaped by his visual impairment, Silvio introduced him to Renata. Both artists share a unique connection: sight impairment.
A Vision for the Documentary
This collaboration dives into the life of an artist grappling with L.E.D. light sensitivity, creating a parallel universe filled with 600 dolls in jars and a ‘New World Mind’ where a doctor conducts experiments to connect minds. Though not an autobiography, Gubu’s story mirrors his struggles with his condition, feeling disconnected in a tech-driven world.
This documentary will immerse the audience in the mind of an artist, blending reality and fiction to explore how a disability can redefine creativity. It’s meant to be intriguing, inspiring, and delightfully quirky.
Gubu Saga Doc Creation
The Genesis of the Film
Exploring Gubu Man’s World
The film’s journey began with Silvio, a collage & multi-media artist, who discovered Gubu Man’s enigmatic art in Irish galleries. Drawn to Gubu’s dystopian world shaped by his visual impairment, Silvio introduced him to Renata. Both artists share a unique connection: sight impairment.
A Vision for the Documentary
This collaboration dives into the life of an artist grappling with L.E.D. light sensitivity, creating a parallel universe filled with 600 dolls in jars and a ‘New World Mind’ where a doctor conducts experiments to connect minds. Though not an autobiography, Gubu’s story mirrors his struggles with his condition, feeling disconnected in a tech-driven world.
This documentary will immerse the audience in the mind of an artist, blending reality and fiction to explore how a disability can redefine creativity. It’s meant to be intriguing, inspiring, and delightfully quirky.
Renata Lima, a visually-impaired director, and artist Silvio Severino team up to co-direct ‘The Peculiar Saga of Gubu Man’ after their recent collaboration on the Irish short documentary ‘Vonnie - Ireland’s Forgotten Fashion Icon’.