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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.

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Event Information:

  • Fri
    22
    Aug
    2014

    KID POWER at the STRANGER WITH MY FACE Festival!

    Hobart, Tasmania

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    KID POWER! Book launch + CELIA screening
    with director Ann Turner, Actress Rebecca Smart and KID POWER authors Briony Kidd and Alexandra Heller-Nicholas in person!

    Friday August 22, 2014
    Hobart, Tasmania

    Info: http://strangerwithmyface.com/

    The Stranger With My Face Horror Film festival is back for a third year from 21-24 August in Hobart, Tasmania and has announced its opening night film.

    The opening night film on Friday 22 August in Hobart is the 1989 cult film Celia, directed by Ann Turner (Dallas Doll, Irresistible) and starring then child star Rebecca Smart (nominated for an AFI award for Black Rock).

    Both Turner and Smart will be attendance at the special screening honouring a film that was widely acclaimed on its release but has steadily grown in reputation since then. In 2009 English Time Out included the film in its “50 Greatest Debut Movies” list.

    Celia is the story of a rebellious child growing up in Melbourne in the 1950s, in a community gripped by paranoia about ‘reds under the bed’. Her fear and confusion come to a head when a government ban on rabbits robs her of her beloved pet, and fantasy and reality begin to merge.

    “It’s actually not exactly a horror film, despite the fact that it was renamed Celia: Child of Terror for release in North America,” says festival director Briony Kidd. “But it’s a dark, very powerful story with fantasy elements. It encapsulates what our festival is about, in terms of the idea of entertainment as response to personal and political struggle. It’s also just a superb piece of filmmaking.”

    The event will double as the Australian launch of a new international anthology, Spectacular Optical Book 1: Kid Power!, which features an essay about the film Celia. Also present will be Melbourne-based author Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (Rape Revenge Films: A Critical Study), whose essay on Italian child actor of the 1970s, Nicoletta Elmi, features in the book.

    Ann Turner says, “I’m excited to be coming to Hobart, home of the freshest air on the planet and the best titled film festival, Stranger With My Face, and to team up with Rebecca Smart who I haven’t seen in person for 26 years, although I’ve viewed her extraordinary performance through those years, magically alive on celluloid. Women making horror films, Kid Power…. I’m looking forward to days and nights full of chills and thrills.”

    Kid Power‘s editor Kier-La Janisse: “I’m elated to be collaborating with the Stranger with My Face Festival, a festival that in only a few short years has become an integral event in the international genre film community. I couldn’t ask for a more fitting Australian launch, considering that Celia is not only a central film in the book, but also one of many amazing Australian contributions, including new writing from scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and a poignant essay on Seven Little Australians.”

    The four-day Stranger With My Face Horror Film Festival in Hobart, Tasmania, features a shorts film program, the awards nights of the 48-Hour Tasploitaiton Challenge and the Tasmanian Gothic Script Challenge (two events conducted by Stranger With My Face during July), and a range of talks, workshops, panels and events.

    The full program will be online on 28 July at http://www.strangerwithmyface.com. The festival’s principle supporter this year is Screen Tasmania.