June 28, 2004
Untitled War
Machine Project announces "Untitled War", a medieval battle staged inside the gallery space. On July 17 from 6 to 8pm, armored warriors will engage in gut wrenching, full-contact combat with assorted melee weapons.
"Untitled War" is the latest project by artist and uber-gamer Brody Condon. Working in the mystical confluence of contemporary art practice, 3D games, and historical combat reenactment, Mr. Condon's work is engaged in locating and fabricating situations and visual works where computer games and game culture leak outside of the gaming box and into lived experience. In "Untitled War". Condon's ongoing work on SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism, www.sca.org) culminates in a full-contact battle royale staged inside of Machine Project, located in Echo Park Los Angeles.
"Untitled War" is a performative event combining fantasy role-playing, fabricated history, extreme sports, and computer games. Warriors from various historical periods from the SCA will endure an ongoing First Person Shooter Game style Deathmatch battle. Live camera views (similar to the spectator camera views found in online FPS games) will be streamed online and projected next door at the Echo Park Film Center, creating a game-like viewing experience for those outside the space.
Machine Project
1200 D North Alvarado Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-483-8761
http://www.machineproject.com/
Posted by Perry at June 28, 2004 10:31 AMComments
Some very interesting stuff Perry, thank you. Here's a direct link
Posted by: Mike at June 28, 2004 12:39 PM
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