SimPvP Museum of Fine Arts
Hello, my name is ostrich1414, and welcome to the SimPvP Museum of Fine Arts! I am the curator of this fine establishment, and I hope to provide you all with cultural enrichment and history as you browse our fine selection of marvelous masterpieces created by those who inhabit the SimPvP world! Enjoy our extensive collection of beautiful works, and please, don't touch, as tempting as it is! Thank you, and enjoy the SimPvP Museum of Fine Arts!
The Premium Collection
Firstly, and one of our most prized possessions, is the masterpiece simply known as Z33VN:
Z33VN is a contemporary piece produced by Fluz43; here, Fluz conveys both struggle and fear in what is possibly his magnum opus. Designating Z33VN as his subject, he conveys a metaphorical look into the modern stereotype of the misunderstood Muslim practicioner, likening American fear with actual Islamic terrorism. An intellectual piece delving into the conundrum of a post-9/11 world where the migrant crisis and radical terrorism shape modern politics and society, Z33VN is a work of art unrivaled in the SimPvP Premium Collection.
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Yet again, master artist and social commentator Fluz43 takes another stab at modern stereotypes and misunderstanding with his aptly-named piece Fluz43, depicting a working class Southerner under the influence of recreational marijuana. In the era of the Trump Administration and neonationalism, Fluz43's tongue-in-cheek piece both compliments and criticizes the rural American, almost polarizing when compared to his prior work. Even going as far as drawing inspiration from himself, Fluz43 proves that, though his work may appear judgmental, it is cleverly satirical and highly expressionistic.
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Javapus is a legendary piece of artwork created by clipchip, in which both man and mammal are fused: possibly a deeper look into the complexity of the living organism. Heavily expressionistic, Javapus combines both JavelinFury and a platypus in an interconnected, almost complimentary super-creature: a divine entity, if you will. Javapus implies heavy religious tones, and some have even claimed to have seen Jesus Christ himself within its confines.
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Our collection's most controversial piece, JM the Wolfman challenges sexuality and temptation as it depicts The_JM as an anthropomorphic wolf. Notice the clever placement of wording on the upper-left corner: change and upheaval of tradition is inevitable, as subtly suggested. Thus, challenging of traditional values, the sexual themes emulating from clipchip's piece represent a shift in thinking, arguably a pinnacle of enlightenment.
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Ostrich1414's only piece, Civil War: Part II remains vital and impactful in its attempts at social conversation and criticism. Pairing himself alongside Fluz43's alter-ego, ostrich1414 expresses a tongue-in-cheek hypothetical scenario in which a second American Civil War plagues the nation; this time, with a modern twist. The iconic Black Lives Matter movement pitted against a Confederate sympathizer provides implications of a tense social climate, teasing a possible revolution in a post-Charlottesville America. Despite its boldness, this piece remains vague as both criticism and compliment blend into one: a "civil war" of its own, if you will.
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The SimPvP Squad represents many of the server's core values: community, strength and originality. One of ostrich1414's more striking pieces, The SimPvP Squad touches upon these integral aspects of SimPvP's culture by detailing many of its most prominent figures, oftentimes personifying them through their unique and diverse personalities. It is essential to view this pieces as a pro-community declaration, symbolizing SimPvP's strong, tight-knit circle of longtime players and creators. Though many of the pieces in this exhibit have initiated controversy and divided audiences, this artwork offers a much more optimistic approach, touting a "leave no one behind" message.
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A contemporary piece born from historical change, clipchip's Cute 2D Phantom Girlfriend is a testament to love, lust and admiration, all whilst contrasting with dark undertones of paranoia and fear. Produced shortly after SimPvP's change to 1.13 in November 2018, clipchip's most striking piece criticizes the introduction of phantoms in a unique way by feminizing them. In order to protest the often vicious creatures, clipchip's incorporation of youthful sexuality negates their masculinity, and thus creates an abstract portrayal of lust within a creature of hate; truly a complex work of art.
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