Carson Lynn, !CURSED!, multimedia exhibition consisting of several digitally-constructed collages and a short machinima, 2022.
To fully appreciate the depth of Carson Lynn’s A bronze anvil falls to the earth., showcased in the Slot Machinima program at MMF MMXXIV, we now delve into his earlier works.
Originally featured within the context of the multimedia exhibition !CURSED! in 2022, Lynn’s Reversal Ring exemplifies the artist’s ongoing exploration of digital artistry through a queer lens, particularly focusing on the emblematic use of skeletons and skulls. This exhibition, comprising digitally-constructed collages and the aforementioned machinima Reversal Ring, utilizes a diverse array of source materials ranging from public domain illustrations to analog photographs of gamescapes, drawing from queer zine archives and employing memetic typography. This approach not only highlights Lynn’s innovative use of digital media but also underscores a thematic continuity with his previous works, such as the 2019 machinima Oddball (featured at the 2020 Milan Machinima Festival), which similarly employs game footage, skull imagery, and player interactions to create a narrative space that transcends traditional gaming aesthetics.
Matteo Bittanti
Works cited
Carson Lynn, Reversal Ring, digital video, b&w, sound, 3”, 2022
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