A Journey... Into the Pixel Product: Into the Pixel The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) have announced the 16 winning pieces of the world-renowned 2013 Into the Pixel (ITP) collection. Now in its tenth year, ITP (#ITP2013) is a juried art exhibition that brings together experts from the traditional fine art world and the interactive entertainment industry to display and discuss the art of the videogame. The 2013 Into the Pixel art collection will be unveiled and presented at the annual E3 Expo in the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 11-13, 2013, at the Concourse Foyer. "The ITP collection is a reflection of the artistry, creativity and vision of this unique industry. We are proud to support ITP and to celebrate the creators behind these works." - Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of the ESA. "Our industry continues to expand with the emergence of compelling content from independent, mobile and free-to-play developers, and the 2013 collection really reflects the incredibly diverse landscape of the interactive community as a whole. These pieces run the stylistic gamut, showcasing the varied inspirations of their truly talented creators. Many congratulations to this year's artists and to the tenth anniversary of Into the Pixel!" - Martin Rae, president, AIAS. "This year's Into the Pixel collection features artists who are working across a remarkable range of genres, drawing inspiration not only from the history of art, but from the history of videogames. These works smartly capture the mood, the story, the style, and the energy of the games for which they were created." - Glenn Phillips, principal project specialist and consulting curator, Getty Research Institute. -Geck0, GameVortex Communications AKA Robert Perkins Related Links: 2013 Into the Pixel Contest Winners