Hayley Morris | Shape & Shadow

Shape & Shadow is the animation studio of award-winning artist and animation director Hayley Morris, known for her distinct visual style that fuses mixed media and stop-motion animation techniques. In an increasingly digital world, Hayley sets her work apart through an analog approach—crafting each frame by hand with a tactile, human touch that captivates and connects.

From paper and clay to fabric, fibers, and recycled materials, Hayley brings stories to life with rich textures and inventive storytelling that resonate with authenticity and emotion. Her handmade style brings warmth and originality to each project, helping clients forge genuine, memorable connections with their audiences. Clients—from global brands and film studios to celebrated musicians turn to Hayley to develop their big ideas into bespoke content that goes beyond the expected. Her work spans commercials, branded content, music videos, projection design, and short-form animation for film and documentaries, with collaborators including Netflix, MTV, Burt’s Bees, Sesame Street, Kate Spade and artists like The Smashing Pumpkins, Iron & Wine, and Explosions in the Sky.