In Which There is Art

[greyjoy]

The inimitable winterjaye (go ahead, try to imitate her, I dare you)ventured forth to the Frye Art Museum this weekend, where we beheld an exhibit of art by Patricia Piccinini, an Australian artist whose mixed media show "Hug" explores the confusing and sometimes frightening relationships between humans and the lifeforms they may create in the near future.

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[the_doctor]

Heh, it sounds a bit like the Fey, as WW is portraying them! Or I could just have fey on the brain. :P

[tura]

I plan on seeing that exhibit - although I should probably point out that the artist only sketches out the art. She then sends it to a sculptor/fabricator who makes it (and who she really ought to credit, but doesn't). Even so I'm really looking forward to it. I'm just kind of bummed out that she doesn't do the work herself...I blame Warhol!

[greyjoy]

All the signage the museum offers about the exhibit implies that she's the sole creator of the art. Thanks for letting me know! I feel kind of deceived. But it's still a great exhibit! I'm only sorry that not all the pieces in the series are here in Seattle.

[greyjoy]

I think maybe you have Fae on the brain! ;P The creatures that the artist envisions are more akin to the face-hugger beasties in the Alien films.

[brannonb]

I'll be getting that Red Dragon Inn game. It'll make a good game night activity if we have only 4 players sometime. Maybe I need to homebrew some new rules for two more players...

[greyjoy]

I think you'll enjoy! It plays fast, and while the wit isn't on a par with, say, Order of the Stick it's still amusing and will make you recall with fondness all those D&D "tavern scenes" you played in your misspent youth. The box claims that it can be played with as few as 2 players, but I think you'd need at least 3 to make it interesting. You might be able to combine two sets to accomodate more players, but if you try that be sure to keep the card sets separate (so that you don't mess up the card collation for your next 4-person game) and use just one drinking deck. The characters who don't have strong money-gaining cards might be at a disadvantage in a multi-set game, but I'm not positive.

[malstria]

Many thanks on sharing the information on the Paccinini exhibit. Jester and I are now planning on going to see it. It sounds absolutely fascinating, if not potentially disturbing.

Hugs to you and your lady! :)