There’s no doubt that Simone Biles is one of the greatest Olympic athletes of all time. She has 11 medals under her belt, seven of which are gold. Plus, she continues to find new ways to impress with some of the most difficult moves. Truly, it’s no wonder she continues to inspire people all around the world. This includes little ones who aspire to be gymnasts themselves, of course. But the mind-blowing routines that Simone Biles is known for can inspire folks in countless other ways, too. Artist Rudy Willingham is the perfect example.
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You’ll find his work on social media, TV ads, billboards, and more. That’s because Rudy has a distinct style that people can’t get enough of — and we understand why! One method he often uses involves stop motion. Inspired by Biles’ fantastic routines, he created a video of her in this exact style. Watch it for yourself in the viral video below!
Using 120 paper cutouts of Biles’ routine, Rudy recreates the moment with the help of a variety of bold backgrounds. The visuals alone make this video unforgettable, but the song choice is the perfect cherry on top. Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now seems to have been made for an icon like Biles, especially the line about defying gravity!
Artist Transforms Simone Biles’ Olympic Routine Into Stop-Motion Masterpiece
With a video like this one, it’s no wonder that Rudy has worked with tons of big-name brands and has been been featured on a variety of websites. As folks in the comments are saying, his creativity is the definition of inspiring!
“Cutting out all of those is an Olympic sport alone,” one person points out, with another adding, “Simone Biles’ moves and skills are top notch — capturing each millisecond frame feels impossible. And the video editing, wow! So impressive & cool!”
This story’s featured image is by Anders Riishede via Shutterstock.
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