BEEP

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Blowing into cartridges is a lost art.

I rediscovered my old Game Boy in a drawer at my mum's house recently. It was still in the off brand faux-leather carry case I had decorated with one simple, wonky star using cheap glow-in-the-dark glue.

The first game I put in (Super Mario Land 2, if you're curious) booted up as a garbled mess and, for a split second, I thought time had taken it's toll. But then muscle memory kicked in and, after giving the game a few artful blows, it worked.

As an alleged adult, I've bought games that I haven't even started yet. But as a kid, getting a new game was so rare, I played each one to death. Decades later, I still know where too many of the treasures in Wario Land are hidden. Or where the very first patch of grass I can find a Drowzee in Pokemon Silver is, which I'll give a totally-excellent-and-not-remotely-childish name.

Of course I like the things I liked when I was younger because, well, it makes me feel young again. Less problems, less worries, what's not to like? But finding my Game Boy has reminded me that there's no reason I can't keep things simple right now. Keep the things I love.

Now excuse me whilst I find a lamp to go play under...

TITLE: BEEP
DIMENSIONS: 27.5 x 27.5 x 2cm
MEDIUM: Spray paint
MATERIAL: MDF
EDITION SIZE: 20
MISCELLANEOUS: Signed and numbered on the reverse, keyhole slot for wall hanging, all buttons are sprung and can be pressed (however this is still a sculpture and not a toy)