# Video Game Art Shows 'Run for Your Life' Showcases Dark Vomit Artwork By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-for-your-life-dark-vomit References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=6121) & [darkvomit](http://darkvomit.com/runforyourlife/index.html) Dark Vomit's 'Run for Your Life' video game is one of the most peculiar art exhibitions I've ever seen. To showcase the portfolio of Dark Vomit from 1998-2009, Kelly Hutchison designed and rendered each piece to work it into a video game. You can download Dark Vomit's 'Run for Your Life' [video game art exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia) at the Dark Vomit website below. The music in the promo video above is by Girls Under Glass. **Implications** - The advent of virtual marketplaces like Second Life and Entropia Universe prove that almost any transaction, activity or hobby enjoyed in the real world is equally enjoyable in virtual environments. Whether it's an [artistic exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) or real estate deal, by hosting the event on the Internet, companies can introduce a degree of interactivity, which always heightens the appeal and attractiveness of a product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Art Exhibitions:** Hosting art exhibitions in virtual environments allows for interactivity and higher appeal, as seen with Dark Vomit's 'Run for Your Life' video game art showcase. - **Digital Rendered Art:** Combining art and video games through digital rendering opens up new possibilities for unique and immersive art experiences, demonstrated by Dark Vomit's 'Run for Your Life' exhibition. - **Virtual Marketplaces:** The success of virtual marketplaces like Second Life and Entropia Universe shows the potential for hosting a wide range of transactions and activities online, including art exhibitions. ### Where This Applies - **Art Exhibitions:** Art galleries and museums can explore hosting virtual art exhibitions to reach a wider audience and provide an interactive experience. - **Video Game Industry:** Video game developers and artists can collaborate to create unique art showcases within video games, offering a new form of artistic expression and engagement. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online platforms and marketplaces can expand their offerings to include virtual art exhibitions, tapping into the growing demand for immersive digital experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [Experimental Film Motels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-borderlands-motel.md) - [Interdimensional Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-x-twitch.md) - [Interactive Fashion Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-by-gentle-monster.md) - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Metaverse Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeryst.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md)