I can only plead PhD-induced ignorance for not covering this before, but a British group of creative types called GamePaused, inspired by and involved with gaming, have called for submissions to their forthcoming book/exhibition. From their press release:
GamePaused™ is looking for Artists, Designers, Musicians, Motion Graphic & Video Experts, Editors, Illustrators, Character Designers and Programmers to take part in the Celebration of the Game. Works to be featured in exhibitions and projects from GamePaused™ taking part throughout 2007 and beyond.
'Creative gaming' --it involves everybody, every creative style, every joypad every high-score. It's completing Super Mario 64® in under 20 minutes using whatever creative ways you can to navigate the level. It's about the fans who create work inspired by games as much as it is the artists who create the games. It's about trying something new, explaining an experience in a different way or taking a reference from gaming and making it memorable. It's about Tetris® dreams, Street Fighter® thumb, Hyrule scents and pure gaming fun!
Why the heck not, eh? Head here to see some of the previous submissions and get tinkering.
Via Wonderland.
