Now Go Be Normal
About description
Now Go Be Normal is a four player game board designed to model the experiences of foster teens preparing to age out of the foster care system. Each player is assigned a unique biography that outlines how the individual entered foster care and the circumstances shaping their transition into young adulthood.
As players move along individual paths, they draw life cards that can move them forward or backward. These cards represent common scenarios faced by foster youth, including obstacles related to trauma, behavioral challenges, limited access to resources, and moments of opportunity or support through agencies and community systems. The structure of the game reflects how uneven access to resources can significantly alter life trajectories.
The project addresses a population that is often at risk of being overlooked. While the game makes visible the systemic and personal barriers foster youth encounter, it also gestures toward the possibilities that emerge when appropriate preparation, resources, and support are present. The work encourages reflection on how society equips young people to enter adulthood with stability and agency.
Artpiece dimensions
34″ x 34″
Artpiece price
Prototype for mass production Contact for more information
Description
The project developed through collaboration between artistic practice and research focused on trauma informed care and foster youth development. Research insights shaped the structure of the game, the narratives within the biographies, and the scenarios presented through the life cards. The artist translated these findings into a tactile, participatory format that emphasizes decision making, chance, and constraint. As a prototype, the work foregrounds process and iteration, positioning the game as both an educational tool and a platform for dialogue.
