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An expermental animation. A game of Go is played; each move on a new sheet of tracing paper. As the game goes forward, older moves fade out from the layering of the paper, eventually disappearing. New moves replace old moves and the game becomes a confusing, infinite progression.

Interpreting concepts from the ancient game of Go, these three pieces explore issues of teleology, recurrence and collaboration. Existing in the virtual online game environment of Second Life, this work attempts to challenge commonly held notions of gaming as a process of advancing and acquiring. Rather, it deals in the politics of futility.

Seki | The Surrounding Game

A symbiosis that is reached where each opponent is reliant on one another for life.

Two avatars play a tag-like game on an abandoned island, in an attempt to surround one another. Projected on the rear wall.

Shicho | Avatar as Machine

An infinite formation that must ultimately be abandoned.

A physical disturbance of the playing interface throws the avatar into an infinite loop.

Sente | Avatar that Waits

A move that must be answered.

An avatar waits for an opponent.