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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:

  • Sat
    21
    Feb
    2015

    Kid Power presents: THE PEANUT BUTTER SOLUTION

    2:00 pmRoyal Cinema, Toronto Canada

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    KID POWER! presents:
    THE PEANUT BUTTER SOLUTION
    (Michael Rubbo, Canada 1985, 94mins. 35mm)

    Saturday February 21, 2015 - 2pm
    Royal Theatre - 608 College Ave., Toronto
    www.theroyal.to

    One of the seminal Canadian cult films, and the most well-known of Montreal-based producer Rock Demers’ “Tales for All” series, THE PEANUT BUTTER SOLUTION is a strange adventure about a young boy named Michael who goes bald from fright when he witnesses something horrible inside a decrepit old house. With the help of two ghosts and their ‘peanut butter solution’, Michael’s hair starts to grow back at a rapid rate – and is soon out of control! But with the help of his sister and best friend Connie (Siluk Saysanasy, otherwise known as Yick Yu from Degrassi) Michael’s unusually flowing mane will soon lead him to discover the sinister secret of the old house.

    Presented in an original 35mm print direct from producer Rock Demers, THE PEANUT BUTTER SOLUTION is an essential component of the KID POWER! canon; as the Canuxploitation website has pointed out, if Rock Demers’ company La Fete is the “Disney of the North”, then The Peanut Butter Solution is undoubtedly our Freaky Friday.

    “With its tumbling succession of body horror symbolism, The Peanut Butter Solution was one film from my formative years that escaped a concrete understanding on my part, full of impressionistic streaks that clung desperately to my brain like dense oatmeal. This phantasmagorical Eraserhead-meets-Bradbury-meets-Goonies concoction enjoyed the benefit of stateside HBO play on what seemed like an endless loop in the late 1980s. I would only catch a few minutes at a time here and there, a handful of wispy, ephemeral fragments lodged themselves permanently—a kid’s hair traumatically falls out, a slo-mo scene of soccer field taunting, an elderly ghost couple, a kid rubbing a foul goo on his bald head, hair growing back tenfold, pubes overflowing from down the leg of a kid’s shorts, a man with glasses terrorizing a classroom, magically walking into a giant canvas painted with brushes made from kids’ hair. Did this thing actually exist, or did we collectively dream it?” – Bret Berg, from the book KID POWER!

    Buy the KID POWER book at the event, or online HERE: http://www.spectacularoptical.ca/store/