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Exploring the Fusion: Crash Games as Art in a Contemporary Gallery

Picture this: a gallery pulsating with the energy of F777 Fighter, the cosmic allure of Space XY, and the adrenaline rush of Need for X. Can crash games be more than just pixels on a screen? Can they transcend the digital realm and materialize as captivating art installations in a contemporary gallery space? Let’s dive into the exciting realm of possibilities.

Crash games, with their dynamic visuals and interactive nature, possess the potential to become immersive art experiences. Imagine F777 Fighter translated into a kinetic sculpture, where the crashes manifest as explosive bursts of color and sound, echoing the intensity of the digital game.

Space XY, with its cosmic theme, could transform a gallery into an otherworldly environment. Picture visitors navigating through a celestial landscape, interacting with installations that mirror the unpredictability of the crash game, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.

Need for X, known for its high-speed thrills, might find its material form as a multi-dimensional installation. Visitors could step into a space where the speed and crashes are tangible, blurring the lines between virtual and physical realities.

  • Interactive Exhibits: Allow gallery-goers to engage with the crash game experience physically, triggering crashes and exploring the consequences in real-time.
  • Visual Spectacle: Harness the vivid graphics and themes of these games to create visually stunning installations that captivate and challenge perceptions.
  • Soundscapes: Consider incorporating dynamic sound elements that respond to the crashes, enhancing the immersive quality of the installations.

In the fusion of crash games and contemporary art, the possibilities are as boundless as the digital landscapes they draw inspiration from. The challenge lies in translating the essence of these games into tangible, material forms that captivate and resonate with gallery visitors. Could crash games be the next frontier in pushing the boundaries of what we perceive as art? The journey into this uncharted territory is as thrilling as the crash itself.


Event Information:

  • Sat
    23
    May
    2015

    Kid Power: MY BODYGUARD

    2:00 pmThe Royal Cinema, Toronto Canada

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    Kid Power! presents:
    MY BODYGUARD

    Saturday May 23 - 2:00pm
    at The Royal Cinema - 608 College St., Toronto
    www.theroyal.to

    "One of those late '70s/early '80s gems where teenagers are treated with real honesty onscreen, and the Alan Ormsby script is the best thing he ever wrote." (Drew McWeeny, Hitfix)

    Tony Bill's first film as director is an essential underdog tale starring onetime it-kid Chris Makepeace (Meatballs) as Clifford Peache, a private school kid living in a posh hotel managed by his father (Martin Mull). When he gets transferred to public school (and shows up the first day in a limousine), he immediately runs afoul of the school bully, Moody (Matt Dillon) who demands protection money to ward off the daily hallway horrors Moody promises to deliver. The only person in the school Moody seems to be afraid of is the tall, weird, silent hulk Ricky Linderman (Adam Baldwin), about whom terrible rumours of a violent past abound in hushed tones. While Clifford makes some new friends in the form of fellow misfits Carson and Shelley (the great, stone-faced Paul Quandt and Joan Cusack in her first major role), the shadow of the inevitable after-school fight looms large. But then he gets an idea - he offers Ricky Linderman money and homework duty in exchange for one thing: being his bodyguard.

    "Soon everyone will have one!" claimed the film's advertisements. Well, maybe the personal bodyguard thing didn't exactly catch on in real-life playgrounds but it sure makes a heck of a hook for this fantastic film about not judging a book by its cover and finding that courage comes in all sizes. Written by Bob Clark cohort Alan Ormsby (also the creator of the much beloved/feared 70s toy HUGO: MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES), and full of soon-to-be famous 80s stars, including an uncredited Jennifer Beals!

    Buy Spectacular Optical's KID POWER! book at the event or online HERE