“Non-Playable”
work by Andy DiLallo, Jacob Riddle, Ian Anderson
Open 24/7
From July 1st to September 5th
@The STOREROOM
1700 Vine St.
Denver, Colorado 80206
Artist Reception:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Statement:
Non-Playable features a simulated world inhabited by non-playable characters (NPCs), each driven by desires they cannot fully satisfy. The NPCs embody distinct internet-based personas, engaging in repetitive behaviors toward the endless pursuit of an unattainable goal. Throughout their search, an artificial intelligence model extensively trained on literary texts generates each character's internal dialogue.
Presented across multiple synchronized screens, the installation contrasts a virtual environment, where NPCs autonomously perform tasks and weigh the costs of each action, with intimate moments of introspection as they grapple with understanding their circumstances. Viewers observe this perpetual cycle of longing, reflection, and struggle through the window of the Storeroom gallery.
