We are thrilled to showcase Carson Lynn’s new, daring work, A bronze anvil falls to the earth. at the forthcoming Milan Machinima Festival.
A bronze anvil falls to the earth. transports the viewer into a chthonic realm, merging gameplay with performance art in the form of machinima. “Chthonic” references the underworld and its associated deities, suggesting themes of depth and concealed forces. This piece artfully combines elements of Greek mythology, Bloodborne’s intricate gameplay, and the concept of queer rage to weave a compelling story of struggle and resilience. It features a solitary avatar in fierce combat with monstrous creatures, metaphorically representing the LGBTQ+ community’s very real-world battles against anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment. The intense combat scenes not only captivate but also explore themes of resistance and defiance against oppression, portraying the avatar’s fight as a broader metaphor for the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Lynn effectively conveys a narrative of defiance and unity in the face of changing societal challenges, emphasizing the significance of perseverance and the quest for acceptance
Carson Lynn uses digital landscapes and game spaces to challenge traditional photographic and gaming conventions. Lynn’s diverse artistic toolkit includes analog photography, machinima, infrared scanning, and game hacking. After receiving his MFA from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena in 2020 and earning the ArtCenter Graduate Fellowship, the artist produced Dear Eidolon (2021), showcased on VRAL in 2021 and at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Texas, in 2023 , His work has gained international recognition, with exhibits at the Hua Naio Animation Festival (China, 2020), Barcú Expo (Bogotá, 2020), and Game Junction at Khodynka Gallery (Moscow, 2021). Featured in interviews by Killscreen and LACMA Unframed, and a contributor to Heterotopias Magazine, Lynn’s influence extends beyond visual art. Based in Camarillo, California, Lynn continues to explore and redefine the boundaries of digital art and identity.
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