Vinny Roca transforms everyday objects into digital devotional beings through game engines, exploring the intersection of religious labor, industrial processes, and virtual ritual.
We spoke with Mario about his design process of games and live-action role-play experiences, how he incorporates research on politics and labor into his creative practice, and how he is shifting from commercial work to personal practice in the fine-art world.
Eddo Stern, a pioneering game artist and Founding Director of the UCLA Game Lab, discusses the interplay between art and game design, his ongoing project Vietnam Romance, and the importance of experimentation in his creative practice.
The UCLA Game Lab fosters innovation in game design and interactive art, encouraging students to push boundaries and explore new forms of expression through gaming.
