Kyle Barton
Colebrook, CT
Advisor: Heather Cassano
Artist Bio
Kyle Barton is an upcoming University of Connecticut Graduate, coming out with a BFA degree in Film/Video Production. Based out of Colebrook, Connecticut, he’s had a knack for video production from a very young age. He’s also an integral part of UCTV, working as a content creator and running the creative film department, teaching undergraduates about the art of filmmaking. Since he began college, Kyle has zeroed in his work on many different styles of filmmaking and visual effects. After graduation, Kyle plans to continue his pursuit of both narrative storytelling and advertisement creation.
Artist Statement
“Strings Attached” is a project that brings together my personal ties to puppetry, with the University of Connecticut Puppetry community. Originally inspired by my grandfather, Richard Smith, who has been a puppeteer nearly his entire life, I delve into the lives and culture of UConn’s puppet curriculum, in hopes to come out understanding the art form better. I created this project with hopes that my grandfather could see what modern day puppetry could look like, as well as be able to relate to him about what I learned from it all.
