By MARLENE MILLOTT
A NEW exhibition featuring computer consoles from the past 30 years has just opened at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum.
The Garden of Forking Paths is an interactive installation of computer gaming that allows visitors to play with the games and equipment.
Consoles on show include the historic Commodore 64 machine, a representation of the internet when it was first launched, and cutting edge Oculus Rift headwear.
The installation is an arts media exhibition by dLux Media that displays antique computer technology and vintage games.
Curator of collections at the museum, Karlie Hawking, said the artists made the effort to match original software with original hardware for the installation.
She said the installation could be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
“It’s an exhibition of exploration, not just shoot ‘em up dead and action,” she said.
“There’s an opportunity for people to reflect on their childhood and introduce their kids to what was whiz-bang technology when it came out.”
Director of dLux Media Tara Morelos said inspiration for the exhibition came from her love of gaming and the artistry made possible by computers.
The Garden of Forking Paths displayed work from 10 artists across the world, and had already travelled across Australia. This will be the exhibition’s first appearance in Victoria.
To coincide with the exhibition, the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is running a summer program for kids and adults. For more information about the program see the museum’s website.
The Garden of Forking Paths will be open throughout the school holidays, until 15 February 2015.
