This Side Out

A virtual art gallery for my Game Boy Camera photographs.

Created in GB Studio. Photos were taken with various modded and unmodded Game Boy Cameras. I made all the assets myself, drawing heavy inspiration from original Pokémon sprites and environments. "Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 846" and "Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007" are compositions by JS Bach and were interpreted into 8-bit myself.

Controls in browser:

• Movement: WASD/Arrow Keys
• A: alt, z, j
• B: control, k, x
• Start: Enter/Return

Artist Statement:

The pixelated world of the Game Boy becomes a portal to the past and a celebration of the enduring magic of old technology. This interactive art gallery is a testament to the power of nostalgia and the way in which seemingly obsolete devices can hold profound significance in our lives.

As a child of the '90s, the Game Boy was more than just a handheld gaming console; it was my window to another world. The Game Boy Camera was my first foray into digital photography, capturing moments from my childhood with charmingly low-resolution images. 

Within the confines of a Game Boy game, I have constructed a virtual art gallery, a space that bridges the gap between the tangible and the digital. Each image on display represents a fragment of memories and experiences, transformed into interactive works of art that encourage you to explore the contours of nostalgia. It’s a reminder that while technology evolves, our emotional connections to these devices persist, reminding us of the moments and emotions experienced in these pixelated worlds.