Mercenary Monument Design Competition -

"Mercenary Monument"
digitally manipulated fractal flame collage by Mick Mather

DERBY, Oopsville - The Ministry of Defense has recently announced a design competition to erect a memorial to the thousands of mercenary soldiers who fought and died in the 100 Years Civil War throughout the Outer Dust Rings. Seen here is one of the early designs submitted by the ex patriot Terran artist, Michael Warren, himself a Mercenary Soldier attached to the legendary Point Squad Alpha led by the equally legendary battlefield commander, The Sloganeer. The monument proposed by Warren is a holographic image of a series of posts where actual signatures of the soldiers have been scanned and morphed into a common typeface. The site of these memorial posts are most impressive at night but shimmer and shine even in full sunlight. While this is only the first of many expected designs, it's the only proposal we have for illustration purposes to date. For a copy of the Request for Proposals and submission guidelines, please contact Ministry of Defense office closest to you.

Ex Patriot Terran Artist to Appear -

"A Square Peg and A Round Hole #21"
digital painting by Mick Mather

DERBY, Commondale Gallery of Art - In a few short weeks the unveiling of a new digital painting by the ex patriot Terran artist, Michael Warren, will take place in Commondale, Bards Wood, Derby. This new work is part painting and part installation where a special curved screen has been installed in the Main Gallery of the Commondale Gallery of Art. This unique construct will allow the viewer to walk into and become a part of the artwork - including the opportunity to make your way to the wormhole and disappear through the portal. Those who take advantage of this interactive aspect of the display will emerge into the Ballard Room of the gallery where 20 monotypes - created by the artist over a decade ago - will be on display. Access to The Robert Gate in Oopsville will be dedicated to patrons of this exhibition during the opening and this connection through space and time is intended to mimic that Jump Gate experience. Early registration for this event is already brisk. Contact your tourism agent now!

The Federation Building -

"Outer Dust Rings Federation Building"
digital collage by Mick Mather

NWY, The Federation Building - The recently completed facade for the Federation Building was delivered to New World York and the City of Syracusica ahead of schedule by the ex patriot Terran artist, Michael Warren. An installation team, the rehabilitation construction gang, the Minister of Historic Preservation and the Mayor of Syracusica will gather at the construction site for the "Ceremonial Driving of the Golden Rivets" that will mark the official completion of the project. A tour of the Federation Assembly Hall for the delegates and staff of each of the 12 Outer Dust Ring planets represented will commence immediately following the Gateway Ribbon Cutting. As the delegates take their seats and begin their governance activities, the general public will be admitted to the Citizens Gallery located in the Horseshoe Mezzanine above the hallowed hall. If you're looking for an historic event to kick off your travel and leisure plans this season, this is the opportunity of a lifetime! Designated tourism agents are standing by to assist you.