This animation is part of a personal ongoing Gymnastics Animation series. The routine is based on Irish Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan's 2022/2023 pommel horse routine. I decided to depict this exercise in a field-like space to challenge the stereotype that gymnastics is always an indoor sport.
Background
The gymnast, Rhys McClenaghan, has a YouTube channel where he talks a lot about the "behind the scenes" of a professional athlete, which includes a lot of mental health struggles and how he keeps a positive mindset to stay motivated. His videos has been a big motivation for my life struggles, and I consider the animation a tribute.
