Randall Kaplan's odyssey into the realm of the uncanny commenced at a remarkably tender age, a period marked by an innate predilection for the unknown and the unexplained. As a native New Yorker, born and raised in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, Randall's formative years were characterized by an extraordinary sensitivity to his surroundings, an acute awareness that allowed him to tap into the thoughts and emotions that resonated within him.
From a tender age, the formative experiences that once filled his young heart with trepidation and unease have surprisingly evolved to serve as the catalyst for his artistic expression, fostering a profound connection between his creative endeavors and the dark corners of his own psyche.
As a multi-faceted artist, his oeuvre has traversed an impressive array of mediums, showcasing his remarkable versatility and adaptability. He has explored the realms of live-action filmmaking, imbuing his cinematic creations with a unique sense of unease and tension. In addition, his expertise in animation has allowed him to craft visually stunning and often unsettling narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.
Furthermore, his skills as a painter have enabled him to translate his innermost thoughts and emotions onto canvas, resulting in a body of work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. His proficiency in illustration has also allowed him to convey complex ideas and emotions through a series of meticulously crafted images, often infused with a sense of foreboding and unease.
Through his diverse artistic pursuits, he has managed to tap into the deepest recesses of his own imagination, channeling the dark and often disturbing themes that once haunted him as a child into a series of captivating and thought-provoking works that continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.
In the year 2009, Randall's collection of short horror films, meticulously crafted during his collegiate tenure, were meticulously compiled into a comprehensive anthology, aptly titled 'Beneath the Flesh', which was subsequently distributed by the esteemed Pathfinder Pictures.
When the DVD was first made available, Turner Classic Movies took to their website to lavish praise upon Randall's remarkable work, declaring that he had skillfully merged the unsettling, the repulsive, and the heartwarming into a unique and captivating whole.
Randall has been completely absorbed in the meticulous process of bringing his ambitious, hand-animated feature-length horror film, 'Boxhead', to life. This singular focus has allowed him to refine his artistic, animating, and filmmaking abilities to an exceptional degree.
Randall's artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by this transformative process, giving rise to a fervent enthusiasm for the art of painting. As a result, he has been afforded the privilege of presenting his creations to the public in both solo and group exhibitions at a variety of esteemed Los Angeles bars and galleries.
Randall's creative endeavors have continued to flourish, as he embarks on a multifaceted career path, seamlessly juggling various roles, including freelance illustrator, designer, animator, and video editor, all while dedicating a significant amount of time and energy to the development of his original projects and the realization of his ambitious vision for the conceptually rich and visually striking 'Boxhead'.
