I am creating a new project called Art Criticism and other Short Stories, a box set of zines containing fanfiction about works of contemporary visual art.
The definition of fan fiction from Merriam Webster is: a fictional account written by a fan of a show, movie, book, or video game to explore themes and ideas that will not or cannot be explored via the originating medium; also called fanfic.
What happens if we apply this model to the visual arts? The Da Vinci Code for conceptual art, perhaps?
I am looking for writers to participate in this experiment -
I am looking for:
Fiction between 2000 and 5000 words
Fiction based on one or more contemporary artworks
A final draft by November 1st, 2010
Playfulness & campiness are strongly encouraged!