Game No. 1 - Let's Move In Together
Game No.1 - Let's Move In Together (an adult activity from the Game of Life)
© 1990 Joan Zalenski
revised 1994
LET’S MOVE IN TOGETHER was originally conceived as a performance work; a game with two players, a man and a woman. In the game each player is allowed to move one piece at a time on his or her designated squares (as in Checkers). The object is to move all of one’s personal effects into the opponent’s territory (as in Checkers). Obstacles (ie. cumbersome, oversize or fragile possessions) can negate advancement. Moves must be made in one step without assistance. If there is any interference the possessions must be left behind. The game stops when the Debris Pile becomes too large and prevents either player from advancing or making a move (as in Real Life). Since play cannot continue and the players are faced with the wreckage of their attempt to live together in harmony, no one wins and the game ends. Players can then choose to play a new game, or move on to Game No. 2 (BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO).
Ceramic, steel, mixed media; 17.5x10.5" c.1990 Revised 1994; Model for stage set with props for performance piece with 3 players: Man, Woman, Gamekeeper.
revised 1994
LET’S MOVE IN TOGETHER was originally conceived as a performance work; a game with two players, a man and a woman. In the game each player is allowed to move one piece at a time on his or her designated squares (as in Checkers). The object is to move all of one’s personal effects into the opponent’s territory (as in Checkers). Obstacles (ie. cumbersome, oversize or fragile possessions) can negate advancement. Moves must be made in one step without assistance. If there is any interference the possessions must be left behind. The game stops when the Debris Pile becomes too large and prevents either player from advancing or making a move (as in Real Life). Since play cannot continue and the players are faced with the wreckage of their attempt to live together in harmony, no one wins and the game ends. Players can then choose to play a new game, or move on to Game No. 2 (BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO).
Ceramic, steel, mixed media; 17.5x10.5" c.1990 Revised 1994; Model for stage set with props for performance piece with 3 players: Man, Woman, Gamekeeper.
