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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:

  • Wed
    30
    Sep
    2015

    SATANIC PANIC Book Launch at Fantastic Fest

    8:30 pmAlamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Austin TX

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    Tix: http://fantasticfest.com/films/satanic-panic-book-launch-screening-of-evilspeak-in-35mm/

    In the 1980s, everywhere you turned there were warnings about a widespread evil conspiracy to indoctrinate the vulnerable through the media they consumed. This percolating cultural hysteria, now known as the “Satanic Panic,” was both illuminated and propagated through almost every pop culture pathway in the 1980s, from heavy metal music to Dungeons & Dragons role playing games, Christian comics, direct-to-VHS scare films, pulp paperbacks, Saturday morning cartoons and TV talk shows —and created its own fascinating cultural legacy of Satan-battling video tapes, music and literature.

    After debuting with the anthology book KID POWER!, micro-press publisher Spectacular Optical is back with book two: SATANIC PANIC: POP-CULTURAL PARANOIA IN THE 1980s. And to celebrate it, we’ll be screening one of the films featured prominently in the book for its integration of Satanic ritual and 80s-era technophobia: Eric Weston’s cult favorite EVILSPEAK, starring Clint Howard as bullied teen Stanley Coopersmith, who calls on Satan through his new Apple II computer to get revenge.

    The film will be preceded by a presentation and clip show of some of the era’s most notorious news segments and an introduction by SATANIC PANIC co-editor Kier-La Janisse with several of the contributing authors, including local one-man band John Schooley, who wrote the book’s afterword only days after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned the convictions of Austin-area daycare owners Dan and Fran Keller. Also, Dave Canfield and Forrest Jackson who will tell personal anecdotes about their interactions with controversial celebrity evangelists Mike Warnke and Bob Larson.

    From con artists to pranksters and moralists to martyrs, SATANIC PANIC: POP-CULTURAL PARANOIA IN THE 1980s aims to capture the untold story of the how the Satanic Panic was fought on the pop culture frontlines and the serious consequences it had for many involved. (Kier-la Janisse)