Natalie Paneng's quirky and cool virtual universe
Johannesburg-based artist Natalie Paneng blends theater, digital art, and performance to create playful virtual worlds that examine online identity and self-presentation.
Kill Screen Staff
Darlene Barahona: Narrative design and the path (not) taken
Drawing from anthropology, screenwriting, and real-world experiences, narrative designer Darlene Barahona crafts interactive worlds that blend cultural understanding with compelling character design.
A.M. Darke: Games interrogate and explore power dynamics
Critical game-maker A.M. Darke examines the intersection of power, race, and interactive media through projects like 'Ye or Nay?' and the Open Source Afro Hair Library, challenging conventional gaming narratives while fostering meaningful dialogue about representation.
Jose Sanchez: Game as a dialogue
Chilean architect Jose Sanchez blends the worlds of architecture and gaming through his studio Plethora Project, creating innovative city simulators that emphasize sustainability, community care, and participatory design.
Vincent Morisset: The poetic spontaneity of interactive storytelling
Director Vincent Morisset bridges technology and storytelling through innovative interactive experiences, from pioneering the first interactive music video with Arcade Fire to creating Motto, a participatory narrative that blends user contributions with poetic serendipity.