Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of this year’s I Am 8-Bit art show in good ol’ Hollywood, California. For anyone not familiar with the show, I Am 8-Bit is a compilation of videogame themed art by a variety of artists. What’s most impressive about the show is that a lot of the artists aren’t even gamers. Once you see how detailed and meaningful some of the pieces are, it is hard to believe they were created by people that have never touched a videogame before.
But don’t take my word for it, check out the below gallery to check everything out. But be prepared: I took a lot of pictures. In fact, I think I got a picture of nearly every single piece on display. This may be the biggest gallery Destructoid has ever seen!
In all honesty, though, I couldn’t help myself. The art is absolutely incredible. As I walked around the large gallery, I was endlessly impressed by how creative and varied everything was. From a modern, nude Princess Peach with a P-wing tattoo to an Elevator Action movie poster, all the artwork was just as beautiful as it was wonderfully random.
Luckily I didn’t spend any money, but I was this close to buying a $900 Chrono Trigger painting. I’m not kidding. Hit the jump to see which painting I am talking about and also for a list of my top 5 favorite pieces.
If you live in the L.A. area you have to check out this free (!) show. It runs until September 7. Click here to find out more about it. And if you happen to purchase something really cool, hey, my birthday is coincidentally next month!
As promised, here is a list of my five favorites:
5. Dr. Mario
4. Link and Ganon
3. Princess Peach
2. Chrono Trigger
1. Elevator Action
Which one is your favorite?
Contest:
6:43 PM on 08.15.2008
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And you WOULD like that Peach one, you fucking pervert. :)
Nihon, unless they've changed things, the I Am 8-Bit show isn't just centered on gaming, it's all stuff that is inspired by retro gaming. It's really interesting to see the old stuff reimagined in the various ways.
Wait, that is creepy, nevermind, #4 Link and Gannon
I agree. The gay Double Dragon one is pretty amazing. :)
Feels like an old 60's spy movie!
That Elevator Action poster is absolutely brilliant, and amazingly executed.
Oh well, I like evil raccoon Mario.
I wanted the Dragon Quest II figures, but they were $150 for the set of three :(
So many good ones and it is hard to choose a favorite. Love the Dr. Mario (your #5) and there is just something cool about Dig Dug invading Animal Crossing.
"we will crush this city."
http://www.destructoid.com/elephant/photo-m.phtml?photo_key=57075&post_key=99822#prevnext
Thank for getting me in past the Giant Line, Chad! Way to hook it up!
I really liked the one with Mario in the foreground and the red mountains behind him. I like the color palette.
Gay Double Dragon, is pretty ridiculously awesome.
Almost makes me wish I had worked on making myself a better artist, instead of... not.