Art by definition is “the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.” At least, that’s what you would see in a quick search within Google.

As outlets of entertainment have evolved overtime, many look to video games for story telling. This is influenced by two big factors; art design and storytelling.

Of course, we all know that the art design behind a game can make a game feel like an interactive painting. The storytelling aspect really brings all of these factors together, for if there is no direction within a game is just like a painting with no inspiration. It is only appealing to the eyes.

One game that I’ve ran into that crushes the stigma on gaming is The Void created by Ice-Pick Lodge. This game, through its storytelling and surreal art direction depict a great struggle of life itself, its meaning and the different needs of humanity.

It shows the great divide between emotions, represented in different colors throughout the game. The unity of the sisters, while still showing their pursuit with their own goals, shows the true divide between man and their own selfish needs.

The brothers represent that of the harsher side of humanity. One that prefers the reality they have crafted before them, rather than accepting what they have come adjusted to will fall one day regardless of their actions and interference. They refuse the gifts that the world offers.

You, the player, gifted with the ability to choose whom you may bring color to, are encouraged to proceed into the unknown. The unknown that is full of lies and deceit. You must figure this world out on your own.

I don’t want to spoil too much for you all, so please, take a look at the game itself. I feel you won’t be disappointed in what you find. This work of art is of true beauty that everyone must see as living proof of art in interactive media.

Again, stay beautiful.