installation view of Society of 23's Trophy Game Room
Society of 23's Trophy Game Room
2021
Mixed-media installation
Lead installer Dig Devine
Documentation photography by Tom Little courtesy of Mattress Factory
Virtual walkthrough by Amy Garbark
The “Society of 23’s Trophy Game Room” is a place where the brothers of the Society of 23 go to relax, play games, and bask in their awesomeness. The multimedia installation is packed with objects including recognition awards like trophies, plaques, medals, and ribbons; gameplay surfaces including a poker table, a beer pong table, and a bocce court; and portrait photographs printed on vinyl and fleece. Also on display is the video "The Fabulous Society of 23: Episode One" which is a reality show about the brotherhood recorded within the Trophy Game Room itself. This installation reveals the complexities of constructing an identity of American greatness that emphasizes value through leisure and competition.
