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Exclusive InterviewSir Daniel Winn on %u201cEctropy%u201d: Cinematic Art vs. the Painting SeriesSIR DANIEL WINNwww.sirdanielwinn.comInstagram.com - @sirdanielwinnwww.winnslavin.comQ: Can you discuss the symbolic parallels between the film %u201cEctropy%u201d and the painting series of the same name?A: My visual art is intended to complement my cinematic work and provide a deeper insight into my philosophy on universal truth, which I call Existential Surrealism. The short film entitled %u201cEctropy%u201d serves as a prequel to the film %u201cCreation,%u201d which was completed last year. %u201cEctropy%u201d explores the journey from chaos to order (birth), whereas %u201cCreation%u201d delves into the concept of life. And the final installment, %u201cEntropy: From Order to Chaos,%u201d will focus on death. So, this trilogy illustrates the cyclical nature of existence. The parallels between the film and my paintings emphasize this cycle as well. When you observe the %u201cEctropy%u201d painting series, you will notice the theme of chaos transitioning into order. I have also completed the %u201cCreation%u201d series to represent life, and will be creating the %u201cEntropy%u201d series as well, which will depict the transition from order back to chaos.Q: Both the %u201cEctropy%u201d film and painting series deal with the concept of order emerging from chaos. How do you approach this theme differently in film compared to your paintings?In my paintings, you can see the chaos dripping from flowers and forming figures. It%u2019s very beautiful but haunting at the same time. In the cinematic realm, this is expressed with the Big Bang and how the universe was created with pure chaos. From that Big Bang, trillions of galaxies formed with each galaxy having billions of stars and billions of planets. My concept of order emerging from chaos is used cinematically as a metaphor of the Big Bang, whereas in my paintings I utilize the symbolism of paint melting from elements like flowers, fruits, or clocks%u2014inspired by and paying homage Salvador Dal%u00ed.Q: How does shooting for a high-profile TV show like Britain%u2019s Next Q: What challenges did you face in conveying the abstract concepts through both film and paintings?A: In both of the mediums, interpretation plays a crucial role. I%u2019m utilizing a visual language where the meaning is based on an individual%u2019s experience. The challenge is to communicate in a way that emotionally connects with the viewer.18 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 50