DE SARTHE Gallery’s Art Survivors exhibition by Mak2 takes visitors on a wild and thought-provoking journey through an interactive FPS zombie game and a series of intriguing canvas works. Starting on May 4th and running until June 22nd, the exhibition invites participants to detach from reality and find humor in their experiences. Upon entry, an AI-generated video artwork, “This Way to the Game (2024),” sets the tone for the interactive experience to follow.
The centerpiece of the exhibition is the interactive FPS game “Art Survivors (2024),” where players navigate a virtual art fair overrun by zombies. Through gameplay, Mak2 explores the competitive and hierarchical dynamics of the art world while injecting humor into the narrative. In addition to the game, “Home From Home (2024)” presents triptychs blending scenes of domestic bliss from “The Sims” with the zombie apocalypse theme, reflecting on the blurred lines between comfort and conflict in contemporary society.
Mak2’s Art Survivors exhibition challenges notions of security and escapism, emphasizing life’s unpredictability amidst technological advancement. Through satire and comedy, the exhibition underscores the challenges of survival, both in the art world and in life. Head to DE SARTHE Gallery’s website for more information and to immerse yourself in Mak2’s captivating world.
