Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary artist Maki Yamazaki will be exhibiting a prototype of Pioneer [03] - an interactive fiction computer game that offers audiences the chance to play as a non-white, disabled protagonist - during Tramway’s Unlimited Festival in Glasgow. The prototype will be presented on two computers with monitors housed in custom built, accessible consoles. There will also be a special event on 18 September, where Maki wil discuss her work in informal conversation with Kim Simp...
Glasgow-based multi-disciplinary artist Maki Yamazaki will be exhibiting a prototype of Pioneer [03] - an interactive fiction computer game that offers audiences the chance to play as a non-white, disabled protagonist - during Tramway’s Unlimited Festival in Glasgow. The prototype will be presented on two computers with monitors housed in custom built, accessible consoles. There will also be a special event on 18 September, where Maki wil discuss her work in informal conversation with Kim Simpson.
Pioneer [03] | 15-25 Sep 2016 | Mon - Sat: 9.30am - 8pm | Sunday: 12 noon - 6pm | Drop in, Tramway Foyer | FREE
Maki In Conversation : #WhatIsUnlimited | Sun 18 Sep 2016 | Drop in, Upper Foyer / What? Engagement Space | FREE
The #WhatIsUnlimited conversation will begin around 5pm, following the performance of Sheila Hill: HIM. Maki will join the conversation around 5:45pm.
MORE ABOUT PIONEER [03]: bit.ly/2bT5Ei1
MORE ABOUT UNLIMITED FESTIVAL: www.tramway.org/events/pages/tramways-unlimited-festival.aspx
The Pioneer [03] prototype draws on Maki's technical and creative expertise in four distinct specialisms - writing, visual arts, music and programming. A science-fiction story inspired by 10th Century Japanese folktale 'Taketori Monogatari' ('The Woodcutter's Daughter'), Pioneer [03] invites participants to make choices and shape the identity and personality of the protagonist as the story unfolds. Pioneer[03] is designed to exist beyond traditional gaming environments whilst exploring storytelling in creative ways for audiences to participate through focused immersion and interactive play.
The piece explores themes of gender, power, desire, choice, destiny and escape in the 24th century setting, through the experiences of a person who has had body and mind rebuilt. It allows the player to respond to characters and situations through selecting from answers and making choices about actions.
Supported by Unlimited / Creative Scotland
http://www.weareunlimited.org.uk
http://www.creativescotland.com/
Produced by Truffle Pig
