Field Report: Weird Hope Engines

Attended the Weird Hope Engines opening day at the Bonnington Gallery in Nottingham (yes, I also made my pilgrimage to the Space Marine Statue outside GW)

It was pretty good; lots of strange art on account of it being done by OSR artists (in case the name wasn't a clue), like this crocodile god by Zedeck Siew

and these adorable little critters by Scrap Princess (you can read more about each of them on his blog)

Plus the remainder of other assorted artworks

On the opening day there was also a zine fair, where several prominent OSR personalities were holding panel talks, selling their stuff, and signing books.

I got my copy of Deep Carbon Observatory signed by both Patrick Stewart and Scrap Princess, and snagged a couple of other neat little bits and pieces like zines made by local artists.

The panels were good - if you're thinking of going later on in the run, they won't be happening but the art will still be there and the gallery will probably have copies of various games for sale.

It's free, so it you're nearby Nottingham any time between now and the 10th of may, definitely drop in.