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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:
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Thu20Aug2015
LOVECRAFT RE-ANIMATED + SATANIC PANIC Book Launch
9:30 pmCarlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St., Toronto Canada
Poster illustration by Alisdair Wood
Spectacular Optical, Rue Morgue & Unstable Ground present
a LITTLE TERRORS Special Presentation
LOVECRAFT RE-ANIMATED
An evening of Lovecraftian animated short films to celebrate HPL's 125th birthday!Although LITTLE TERRORS does not officially return until September 30th, we have teamed up with the excellent people at Spectacular Optical (www.spectacularoptical.ca) to deliver a program of Lovecraftian animated oddities well-worth the trip to the theatre.
In addition, this event will be the Toronto book-launch for Kier-La Janisse & Paul Corupe's SATANIC PANIC: POP-CULTURAL PARANOIA IN THE 1980s:
http://www.spectacularoptical.ca/2015/03/satanic-panic-pop-cultural-paranoia-in-the-1980s/
Get a copy of the SATANIC PANIC book at the screening for only $20 with your ticket!
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Here's our great lineup:
The Mill at Calder's End (14 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Kevin McTurkLT-alumnus director McTurk returns (The Narrative of Victor Karloch)! A young man returns home to unearth the dark secret of the Mill at Calder's End. Utilizing incredibly-impressive puppetry, this short has atmosphere to burn!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3991054/
Pickman's Model (10 minutes, Mexico, premiere)
DIR: Pablo Angeles ZumanIn a quest to obtain a picture by his favourite macabre painter Richard Pickman, a collector discovers the secret behind the artist's work.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3635608/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mXhZGimJlk
Heritance (6 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Monsieur SoeurThis twisted slice of HPL was made in only 48 hours! Impressive feat!
The Horror Most Unreal (13 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Max Minor'Skinner' animates this head-trip into a Lovecraftian nightmare. Silent animated horror to keep you awake at night!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYWWjY4DkOA
The Night Ocean (12 minutes, Spain, premiere)
DIR: Maria Lorenzo HernandezAn adaption of Robert H. Barlow and H.P. Lovecraft's homonym tale. A painter spends his holidays in a cabin by the sea, eventually noticing strange events that lead to an encounter with the unknown.
http://cthulhucon.com/films/night-ocean
Static Aeons (6 minutes)
DIR: Gib PattersonThree HPL stories are combined to create a new narrative, during an exploratory journey through a city left to decay in humanity's absence. Creepy and ethereal!
The Old Man and The Goblins (5 minutes)
DIR: Mark Caballero, Seamus WalshAn homage to silent films and puppet animation. A hermit is visited by playful goblins! Classic short from 1998.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276373/
Our Selves Unknown (3 minutes, UK)
DIR: Edwin RostronAn experimental animation dripping with existential dread!
http://www.4wfilm.org/2014/07/our-selves-unknown-edwin-rostron/
PLUS: A SPECIAL SECRET PRESENTATION!!!
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Homepage:
http://www.littleterrorsfestival.com/
Fanpage for future events:
https://www.facebook.com/littleterrorstoronto
Co-presented by RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rue-Morgue/163691139525
and UNSTABLE GROUND:
http://www.unstableground.net/
https://www.facebook.com/unstableground
MAGIC LANTERN CARLTON CINEMA:
http://www.rainbowcinemas.ca/A/?theatre=Carlton&
Official YouTube playlist (catch up on what you're missing!):
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBEB80A4EC425BFEB
Filmmakers, submit your shorts here:
http://www.littleterrorsfestival.com/submissions.html
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