Under Your Skin (Niceaunties)

‘Under Your Skin’ is an AI film drawing inspiration from the ubiquitous presence of aunties, their sometimes irritating behaviours, and the familiar phrase 'getting under your skin'. The film presents a disconcerting image resembling large pores, similar to lotus pods, on a cheek. These pores quiver to twitching sounds, and upon closer examination, reveal an auntie's face snugly lodged in one of them, who casually greets the viewer with a 'hi'. Following scenes resemble illustrations from science textbooks, depicting sections of the dermis, but with a twist - several aunties are concealed within the skin layers. As the film progresses, the discomfort escalates with the appearance of equipment, ominous in its undefined purpose and hinting at violence. In a welcome shift, the narrative moves to mini aunties circulating in the bloodstream, exploring the microscopic worlds within the body. This film delves into the themes of beauty and skin, drawing parallels with previous Niceaunties AI films such as 'Rough Skin Is Beautiful' and 'Contact Lenses'. These works collectively explore the intricate and often complex relationship between appearance and self-perception, challenging conventional beauty norms and inviting viewers to reconsider their understanding of physical aesthetics. This AI film was created, animated, and edited by Niceaunties in the programmes Dalle3, Magnific.ai and Runwayml. Al generated music by Niceaunties, Sound design by Niceaunties.