ART GAME

Reportage: Old School Video Game Art Show @ Gallery 1988 (Venice, California)

Matteo

26 Sep 2011 — 2 min read

"COIN-OP TV interviews artists at the 'Old School Video Game Show' opening night at Gallery 1988 in Venice, CA. Interviews with the gallery owner Jensen Karp and artists Joey Spiotto, Misha, N.C. Winters, and Ellen Schinderman. Find out what retro video games inspired their art piece and on their creative style."

Another stellar review from Things To Do In LA's lider maximo, Jonathan Bilski. The J dissects the five levels of the Old School Video Game Art Show @ Gallery 1988 in Venice, Ca with gusto. Check'em out!

Show Highlights

(I love the appropriation and remix of one of Jon Haddock's most celebrated "Screenshots").

Casey Weldon “Tiananmen Squared”acrylic on wood 24 x 18 inches inspired by Combat

Scott Belcastro “Megaman” acrylic on panel 30 x 30 inches framed inspired by Mega Man

Netherland “King of Kong”, acrylic, collage and resin on wood, 8 x 10 inches, inspired by Donkey Kong

Gabe Lanza “Galaga Fighter Ship”, antique wood alphabet blocks, 22 x 22 inches, inspired by Galaga

Dan Lydersen “Power Suit”, oil on panel, 12 x 16 inches, inspired by Metroid & Super Mario Bros.

Dave MacDowell "Saving The Princess", acrylic on canvas, 18 x 24 inches, framed, inspired by Super Mario Bros.

Aled Lewis,
laser-cut wood,

11.5 x 8.75 inches,

limited edition 1/1

inspired by Double Dragon.

Images courtesy of: Things To Do in LA, Gallery 1988, Coin-op TV.

Submitted by Matteo Bittanti

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