Video game art at its finest
by Candace Savino 
{ Nov 17th 2007 at 4:00PM }
Artist Matt Burlingame created this piece which he calls The Dynamic Trilogy, and we think it's pretty nifty. Sure, we're no experts when it comes to art analysis, but something about this really speaks to us. Maybe it's Pac-Man's despair over the death of a ghost, or maybe it's Mario so callously bashing a turtle's head with a hammer.
Burlingame's art statement declares, "It is art that depicts the depravity of society in its most blatant forms. Most importantly, it is made with a sense of humor. To understand his work is to understand a certain uneasiness within us all. Laughing at its message means he has achieved his goal." Well then, let us just say, "Mission accomplished, sir."
If you were hoping to add this to your art collection, we fear it's too late, as the piece has already sold.
[Via Who Killed Bambi]
Burlingame's art statement declares, "It is art that depicts the depravity of society in its most blatant forms. Most importantly, it is made with a sense of humor. To understand his work is to understand a certain uneasiness within us all. Laughing at its message means he has achieved his goal." Well then, let us just say, "Mission accomplished, sir."
If you were hoping to add this to your art collection, we fear it's too late, as the piece has already sold.
[Via Who Killed Bambi]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
raridco @ Nov 17th 2007 7:16PM
Actually I think Pac-Man is roaring over his fallen prey, like a werewolf after a kill. It's genius.
Bluebreaker @ Nov 17th 2007 10:34PM
Yeah, it looks like Mario has remorse and Pac-Man's going in for the kill!! What's even crazier is that BOB-OMB of all characters seems has a questioning look thanks in part to the angle of his head. That's genius. And a little messed up.
raindog @ Nov 18th 2007 10:05AM
It never occurred to me till recently just how disturbing it is that in Dig Dug you kill your enemies via overinflation. And it turns out this guy got there before me. Bravo....
Point of accuracy, though: is there any game where Mario actually uses the hammer on a turtle? I'm pretty sure that after Donkey Kong, which featured a hammer but only non-living enemies, his primary means of slaughter was jumping on their heads.
Donald @ Nov 19th 2007 9:40AM
Mario 3 with the Hammer Bros. suit