Iam8bit has announced a LA Art Show which will commemorate the 20th anniversary company. The show will be open to the public on November 8 and 9.
The exhibit will take place at Studio 8, 614 E 12th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015. Additionally, fans can RSVP to attend the art show via Eventbrite. The following artists, among others, will be present at the upcoming iam8bit LA Art Show:
- Alex Pardee
- Cobcris
- Drew Wise
- Hayden Evans
- Johana Molina
- Keita Takahashi
- Lee Gatlin
- Luke Chueh
- Mark Borgions
- Maya Quintero
- Natalie Andrewson
- Paul Robertson
- Rex Crowle
- Scott Campbell
- Tara Billinger
Lastly, iam8bit describes the event and its history as follows via a press release:
About iam8bit LA Art Show
Taking inspiration from its first gallery show in 2005, iam8bit helped ignite the modern pop-culture retro-gaming art movement, drawing 100+ artists and international press while reimagining icons like Mario, Sonic and Mega Man for gallery walls. Over the next decade, its Los Angeles exhibitions, including the supersized 2011 “SUPER iam8bit,” became destination events that brought game-inspired art and community to the mainstream, paving the way for today’s vibrant scene.
Artistic interpretations of your favorite IP – across alt movie posters, album art, animation, and merchandise – was popularized by iam8bit, inspiring major brands like Disney, Nintendo, Capcom, SEGA, HBO, Warner Bros, Universal and so many others to break away from traditional style guides and try something fresh.
Evolving from curator to cultural producer and publisher, the company has released hundreds of acclaimed soundtrack editions and collectible projects all while producing the industry’s most recognizable events, co-founding the Day of the Devs indie showcase with Double Fine, collaborating with AIAS on Game Maker’s Sketchbook to spotlight game artistry and bringing the game industry together every June with Summer Game Fest: Play Days. The iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show is a tribute to the legacy of the artists, fans and creators who helped shape games and pop culture.
