“It's up to us what matters. That's what I think. The parameters of what we talk about are so often defined by what's acceptable, and when you go into another world or realm, you get to decide. People playing a game create a separate space.

“And we are the most free when we are playing games. When games work well, it is sharing a story. Whatever rules we agree to for a game, they are just the most fundamental structure for whose turn it is. I like a world where everyone gets a turn.

“All of us are weary of it not being our turn.”

Peter Carlson is an artist and toymaker who lives in Philadelphia. He is available for comissioned projects and invites you to contact him directly to discuss your ideas.

Peter Carlson has been making paintings for over ten years. Click here to see some of his paintings.