miniature figures

His meticulously composed frames treat characters and sets as miniature dioramas, with symmetrical compositions that emphasize artifice and scaled-down worlds.

He frequently employs practical miniature sets and stop-motion techniques to create whimsical, handcrafted worlds where the constructed nature of reality mirrors intimate human relationships.

His films repeatedly feature small protagonists navigating vast, detailed environments, with miniature human figures discovering wonder and agency within elaborate miniature worlds.