From the film-maker:

Throughout my childhood I dreamt of being a ballerina but soon realised I would never be able to make it. The painting reminds me of these dreams and the barriers that were put in front of me. I wondered what it would be like for another person with different barriers. Rosie the monkey has a physical barrier - the bars on her cage - but is able to overcome them thanks to her dream of turning into a little girl. By taking the keys and using a costume to disguise herself, she manages to overcome her barrier only to realise at the end that she did not have to, as everyone was amazed with her performance the way she was.

Gemma Wilson

A piece inspired by Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, Ballet Dancers, about 1890-1900