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"Artist Emma Allen is known for her makeup and body-painting work, serving major clients the likes of Google, MTV and the Saatchi Gallery.\nSee also: The Magic Behind Stop-Motion Animation Revealed\nHowever, in a self-portrait video titled \"Ruby,\" Allen turned the paint brush onto herself. The artist created a short and striking stop-motion film that explores themes like life, death and rebirth.\n\nAccording to the video's description, the self-portrait illustrates \"the transfer of energy from one incarnation to another.\" \nAllen writes that the project took her five days to complete. Armed with only face paints, a mirror and a camera, she shot the video herself.\nThough the clip is two months old, the video gained traction after Vimeo labled it a \"Staff Pick\" on Nov. 8.\nTo see more of Allen's beautiful work, visit her website.\nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.\nImage: Vimeo, Emma Allen"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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