Loot Drop, 2023
Ink and acrylic on canvas
50 x 50 x 2 cm
Loot Drop (2023) is part of a body of work exploring predatory monetization practices within video games, specifically loot boxes, and the ongoing insertion of gambling mechanics into virtual experiences. The work was originally produced for Insert Coin, a solo exhibition by Bob Bicknell-Knight at CABLE DEPOT, London, UK, 1st February – 19th April 2023.
The painting is an archive of twenty-five loot boxes from twenty-five different video games produced over the past fifteen years, from Fortnite to Call of Duty, illustrating the breadth of designs and how far these harmful practices have infiltrated the games industry.
Loot Drop has been included in the following exhibitions:
– Insert Coin. At CABLE DEPOT, London, UK, 1st February – 19th April 2023.
BOB BICKNELL-KNIGHT 