After paying so much for this wicked gaming console I don't know why anyone would want to smash it into itty-bitty pieces, but photographer Dan Saelinger did the unthinkable and created the Xbox 360 Explosion -- in the name of art.
The art piece was for a spread with Fortune Magazine that tells a story about the console gaming’s demise. Approximately ten Xbox 360s and eight controllers were blown up to get the right image. The Xbox 360 is a shattering piece of art that breaks my heart but is beautiful at the same time.
Shattering Gaming Art
The Dan Saelinger Xbox 360 Explosion is a Gamer's Nightmare
Trend Themes
1. Gaming Art Destruction - Exploring and repurposing gaming hardware for artistic expression and commentary on gamer culture.
2. Gaming Industry Disruption - Challenging the gaming industry to think beyond entertainment and explore new markets through creative destruction and innovation.
3. Gamer Culture Critique - Using art to comment on and critique the values and behaviors promoted within gaming culture.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Expanding the possibilities of art by incorporating gaming into broader artistic practices and mediums.
2. Consumer Electronics - Reimagining the potential uses and markets for consumer electronics beyond typical entertainment and communication purposes.
3. Entertainment and Media - Incorporating artistic and socially conscious perspectives within the gaming industry and broader entertainment media landscape.