It shows Gotye and Kimbra naked throughout the clip, and as they sing, his skin is gradually painted into the backdrop via stop motion animation. In the director's cut, this went as far as to feature concealed nudity, though this version was never posted.

Oct 29, 2024 · While he sings, Gotye's skin gets gradually painted to match the geometric background. On YouTube, the music video has over 2.3 billion views, while the track has sold more than 13 million copies, making it one of the best-selling digital singles ever.

Mural art, body art, stop motion photography and cinematography all combine together to create this unique music video. Directed, Produced and Edited by Natasha…

Sep 5, 2019 · Melbourne musician Gotye found worldwide success with his 2011 single Somebody That I Used To Know. But the song's unique video clip, which has him being painted in earthy-coloured, tessellated shapes until he blends into the wall behind him, also did wonders for somebody else's career.

Dec 31, 2024 · Gotye, the artist known for his hit song “Somebody That I Used to Know,” has taken a step back from the spotlight. Fans often wonder what he is currently doing. Surprisingly, Gotye has been busy with several new projects and personal pursuits.

Jun 10, 2012 · Hack, an Adelaide-based artist, is well known in Australia and internationally for her extraordinary photos of painted bodies camouflaged against often complex background images. Her artworks have grown in popularity since her so-called “ Wallpaper Collection ,” featuring models against the ’60s- and ’70s-era wallpaper designs.

Oct 4, 2023 · When Gotye officially released the song's official audio, accompanied by a visually stunning and rapidly viral music video featuring Gotye and singer Kimbra painted against a blank wall, the song made an astonishing climb to the top of …

The title was inspired by an artwork his father painted in the 1980s, discovered by De Backer among old bills and newspapers in his parents' barn; it was later edited in Photoshop to become the album artwork. "The mirror reflects on artwork and it is all very related to self-reflection and introspection on the album."

Aug 1, 2013 · Goyte is best known for his hit single Somebody That I Used to Know which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the 5th Australian based artist to do so. He has won 5 ARIA Awards,...

Aug 26, 2011 · For “Somebody That I Used To Know”, it’s all about body painting. The music video by Natasha Pincus features a nude Gotye as he becomes part of a shape-based drawing. Body art slowly spreads over his skin as he sings, blending him into the background.