Merging art and video games is usually a recipe for success, so some intrepid do-gooders at San Jose State University have organized thePress Start: Nintendo Charity Galleryexhibit to help charity. All proceeds from the gallery and sale go to theMorgan Autism Center, an institute devoted to helping autistic individuals.
The event, organized by theShrunkenHeadMan Club‘s Charity Committee, was inspired by the 2013Rare Candy: Pokémon Charity Gallery. It features more than 140 unique home-made, fan-crafted items, all made by current and former students from the University’s Animation and Illustration program. Most of the items are based on Nintendo’s many recognizable properties.
There is some beautiful work to be had here, with plenty of art covering popular franchises likeSuper Mario Bros.(of course),Donkey Kong,Kirby,Pokémon,Metroid, andThe Legend of Zelda, as well as underappreciated properties likeEarthbound,Rhythm Heaven,Fire Emblem,Advance Wars, and my personal favorite,Animal Crossing. (Would I pay $47 minimum for aK.K. Slider mug? Yes. Yes, I would.)
The notable exceptions are works based on the Rare-developedBanjo-Kazooie, Tecmo Koei’sFatal Frame, Konami’sMetal Gear, and the ubiquitousTetrisfranchise. A handful of the items, like the impressive aluminum Mechon sculpture fromXenobladepictured below, still don’t have any bids, so it’s still possible to get a really nice deal on some one-of-a-kind art. And remember, it’s for charity!
All of the paintings, illustrations, and sculptures are on display at the Umpqua Bank in San Jose, California. Bids for the featured pieces will be accepted through May 16.
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