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 "For more than a year, X has brought together the creative community in D.C. in a new and exciting way that mixes competition, audience participation and a larger variety and context of art than can be experienced just about anywhere else in the metro area.
X begins at 6 p.m. sharp with a challenge — three local graphic artists (selected prior to the event) are given three keywords which they then use as inspiration to create a piece of computer art in four hours. They must blend their prowess of Photoshop, Illustrator and whatever other design software they have at their disposal on their own computers to create something that combines the thematic keywords (erotic, liquid, and half-tone were recent keywords) together with X’s mathematical maxim, “X = Live ( Performance + Art + Projections + Electronica + Fashion ) + You.”
The catch? The artists’ computers are all hooked up to projectors so that the evening’s attendees can watch their creative process every step of the way..." - On Tap Magazine
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"In some ways, it resembles an early-era hip-hop party: a gathering of artistic minds working in different disciplines who celebrate their right to create; who vibe off one another; who draw inspiration from their urban environment; who employ and push the capacities of new technologies; who hopefully entertain a few people; and, perhaps most importantly, who have the potential to create a new dialogue between creators and consumers..." - The Washington Times
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 "Hosted at the new BeBar on 9th St, down by the Convention Center, the venue provided a relaxed, swank atmosphere for the collective. Via Live PA performances, we enjoyed the laidback chilled out beats provided by SHEN, and DC's local favorites, Aligning Minds. Accompanying the music, we were mesmerized by the gothic gyrations of belly dancer, Mavi who silhouetted VJ Metaphreaq's projections for what seemed to be a total harmonious collaboration for all parties involved..." - Shift
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