“When artist draws a magic line, it takes on a life of its own, becoming a silhouette of a living hot-tempered person. This “Mr. Linea” wants more things drawn so he can enjoy himself, but the artist loves having fun on Mr. Linea’s account.” (1)
What does this small quotation remind you? For me , it is the Mr. Linea talking with its creator, Osvaldo Cavandoli. When I first watched it on television as a little girl, I remember a talking line called “Bay Meraklı” in Turkish, meaning “Mister Curious” in English. I don’t know the naming process in Turkey, but I like the name “Mister Curious.” It sounds very interesting to me.
I can’t forget the sound of the pen and Mr. Linea’s voice. Sometimes he was loud and I couldn’t understand what he said. I could only understand his wants from his movements, which was enough for a little girl to enjoy it. Originally created for an advertisement, “Mr. Linea” gained popularity and was aired in many countries around the world. Its simplicity and fun made it a beloved character.
I usually write about painters in this series of “Artists and their colors,” but as I wrote before in my blog, sometimes styles inspire me. Cavandoli’s white lineman is one of the cult classics of the media world. It involves creativity, authenticity, and fun. Looking from a different perspective, aren’t animations moving pictures?”
References
- Animation description from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0406432/
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