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Jump n Run photo series shows off the real life of gaming photo

It seems as if there's no end to the influence that gaming has over art, from tiny craft projects to full scale re-enactments of the games we remember from our childhoods. In his newest series of photographs, artist Patrick Runte brings us real life visions of the characters from Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Pong, Tetris, and more (see them all at his website).

The artist comments on his photos:

“The work is inspired by Oskar Schlemmer and his idea of the ‘Triadic Ballett’ and the term ‘Streetplay’”, Runte explains. “I wanted to compile old video games, which are based on simple geometric forms and make them able to be experienced / felt by the human body.”

That seems like a fancy explanation, Patrick. How about "This looks incredibly freaking awesome?" Works for me.

[Via Format Mag]


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Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 10:45
Magnalon
Uhhhhhhhhh. This...is...amazing!

I also LOVE this realistic Pac Man art. It's probably my favorite out of the box picture ever.
Exquisitor's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 10:45
Exquisitor
What's the game with the two castles throwing the ball back and forth? I can identify all the others, but that one's a mystery.
Magnalon's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 10:46
Magnalon
@Exquisitor
Rampart? I'm not sure.
Mauer's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 10:47
Mauer
Reminds me of Club Dread, that pac man scene in the movie was awesome.
Freefall's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 11:12
Freefall
Ah, love that Pacman art. In fact, I may just blow that up and stick it on my wall.
MiOdd's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 11:15
MiOdd
@ Exquisitor

I wondered the same thing, first game that came to mind was Artillery Duel not sure though.
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 12:25
wanderingpixel
Cool stuff.
The Prodigal Son's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 13:44
The Prodigal Son
@Mauer:: I was trying to remember where I've seen live Pacman before. Thanks!
mgmgarcia01's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/13/2009 14:48
mgmgarcia01
Magnalon, that pic is awesome!
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