![Aurélie Garnier](https://images.ctfassets.net/adaoj5ok2j3t/2uVjeaNyVeS8gw8sEyIsuk/9c70f93a46e6fb7262f1352f267b945c/tumblr_p7p5it8Xty1rm9ej6o1_1280.gif?fm=webp&w=3000&q=75)
![Cover Image - Aurélie Garnier](https://images.ctfassets.net/adaoj5ok2j3t/1GppQ7guCkuuusOKk4G80S/4cf3b34a70eb0a42a3fcc3e51aab06eb/dance.gif?fm=webp&w=3000&q=75)
“Dance first, think after” is Aurélie Garnier’s motto, and it's something that spills over into her joyful, carefree animated work—red-haired, vibrant women dance freely on the screen to the beat of their own drum. Her recognizable, flame-haired heroines act as a mirror for what she (and we) could be—if only we let ourselves. But most of all, Aurelie seeks to capture a flit of intimacy in her work, be it a quick gaze or a moment of concentration. We spoke to Aurelie about her unapologetic GIFS, and how she seeks to empower women through her work.
Stories with Aurélie Garnier
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