Saturday!
OhNo!Doom transforms itself into
OhNo!Arcade with a group show tribute to the history of gaming culture. Check out all the details below, and don't miss out! Bloop, bleep, bloop!
» What: "Super Button Mashers" Gallery Opening
» Where: OhNo!Doom, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Saturday, 11 February 2012, 6-11pm (show runs through 25 February)
» More Info: ohnodoom.com
"Super Button Mashers: A Gamer Tribute @ OhNo!ARCADE" is a group exhibition where artists pick a video game (be it arcade or family console) from their past or present and reinterpret in their individual vision. "Super Button Mashers" addresses the history of gaming culture and its effect on today's generation. Virtually and physically, the "Arcade" represents the town meeting ground and social arena, comparable to that of the circus, festival and neighborhood fair of their day.
Featured Artists: Aya Kakeda, Alex Willan, Ben Spencer (Galaxxor), Blütt, Brandon Garrison, Brain Killer, Brian Stuhr, Brian Walline, Brianne Drouhard, CHema Skandal!, Cory Benhatzel, CZR PRZ, David Palumbo, David Rettker, Eric Broers (phoneticontrol), Glen Brogan, Isaac Bidwell, Jake Elliot, James Liu (Veggiesomething), Jason Castillo, Jenny Frison, Jeremiah Ketner, J.Shea, Joey D, Jordan Elise (Horrible Adorables), Lana Crooks, Leeanna Butcher, Luisa Castellanos (Pock-it Palz), Martin Hsu, Matt Hawkins (Custom Paper Toy), Matthew Ryan Sharp, Max Bare, Melissa Sue Stanley, Mike Budai, Mike Graves, Mr. Walters, Natalie Blue Phillips, Nathan West, Sean Dove, Shawn Smith, Shayne Labadie, Steff Bomb, Steph Laberis, Tyler Coey, Yosiell Lorenzo, Zoë Bare, The Plush Team, and more!
What Else? Installations a plenty recreate the gallery into OhNo!Arcade; one such feature is an interactive indie game by
Jake Elliott, other gaming experiences to be revealed. Patrons can enjoy libations from local beer maestros
Low Dive as they premiere brand-new brew samples of their
BitMap Porter series. Folks line up outside the ON!Arcade grounds as the
Duck N Roll food truck makes a planned visit to spread contemporary Asian deliciousness. Raffle featuring prizes from sponsors
WormHole and
Gorilla Tango's
"Boobs & Goombas" burlesque troupe. Music provided by
Ungertron and
NOM STAR.