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Monthly Archives: January 2019

The Forgotten Railway Station

29 Tuesday Jan 2019

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Bhaga, The Forgotten Railway Station

The Forgotten Railway Station is located on a 1152 sq m rental parcel in Bhaga. It’s been there for a little while, and will likely be around a little longer. It’s an interesting place to hang out and to use as a base to travel from, being close to the tracks.

“Weeds have taken over this abandoned station. A rusted train car and some structures built by wanderers stand beside a small pool which has attracted some rare wild cranes.”

Besides the cranes, there are goats, a cat with a rat friend, and a touch of fantasy.

Even though the station is called forgotten, it has been cared for. With fresh bouquets of flowers, a lovely art collection, and places for wanderers to rest, it is inviting. There are a couple of books to read as well.

The watchtower also offers a comfortable place to rest with great views.

The trains are close by, and there are other public places in the area.

 

When the Warriors Return ~ Montara Bridge Works

24 Thursday Jan 2019

Posted by riverpearl in Fiction, Virtual Photography, Virtual Worlds

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Montara Bridge Works Gallery, Sansara, When the Warriors Return

“When the Warriors Return” by Pearl Grey is on exhibit at Montara Bridge Works January 15 – April 2019. The exhibit shows nine photographs, each with a notecard telling part of a story.

The three parts of the story are:
1. When the Warriors Return,
2. Clamoring for Tyranny,
3. When I Return.

There’s an info notecard in the poster near the landing.

Each part of the story has three photos, taken at Isle of May in December 2018, to illustrate.

The consecutive order to read the story is to begin near the landing, and go in a clockwise direction. Then the same is done upstairs, clockwise from left to right.

Free copies can be had for some of the photographs. Upstairs, there’s a free book of the photos and stories that can be rezzed, or worn as a HUD.

The story was recently published in three parts on “Pottering While the World Ends”

part two 

part three

No NAME Cafe

22 Tuesday Jan 2019

Posted by riverpearl in Virtual Worlds

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Cliffoed, Gaeta, No NAME Cafe, Route 7

No NAME Cafe is a cute establishment with an abundance of baked goods in Cliffoed, off Route 7, in Gaeta. It’s on a 1024 parcel, with 350 of the 351 allotted Li in use. The land description is in Japanese, which I don’t read, but the welcome to travelers is evident.

The cat-shaped building appears to be from a gacha. I don’t have time to keep up with shopping and commercial activity in SL, so I don’t know if the full set of items are set up here, but if so, many other treats have been added.

The landscaping has been carefully arranged too. I found it after being dumped from a balloon, then setting out on foot. The balloon ride and gondola ride in Jeogeot, by the same company, had previously dumped us, so we tried the one in Gaeta which worked a little better. Just another mainland adventure with someone’s dream of providing activities and entertainment for other avatars.

After visiting the cafe, you can take a right and the rides will be on the left side of the Route 7, a little ways off the road. There’s a sculpture garden not too far.

Eiko Catnap at Pi Gallery

12 Saturday Jan 2019

Posted by riverpearl in Art, Virtual Worlds

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Eiko Catnap, The Pi Gallery

If you like to look at real life oil paintings in the virtual world, as I do, the current Pi Gallery exhibit is of art by Eiko Catnap.

“Catnap’s abstracts follows the style of the lyrical abstractions. It is part of the French modern art movement that reflects the style of American Abstract Expressionism – expressive, spontaneous, reacting from within.”–Gallery 24 in Second Life Blog, 2016

I have enjoyed looking at these pieces up close and from across the room. There are many of them I like; the paintings with lots of oranges, and the ones with subtle, neutral tones I especially like.

The Pi Gallery in Marybank is owned by Pietro Eberdardt.

When I stopped by Blush Response in Basilisk recently, and spoke with Pi, (Pipilotti Winslet), complementing her on the impressive exhibit, I learned she was “unaware I have another gallery.” 🙂 Apparently I hadn’t been the only visitor who was confused.

Bellefleurs

09 Wednesday Jan 2019

Posted by riverpearl in Second Life, secondlife, Virtual Worlds

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Bellefleurs, Elizabethan Great House

Bellefleurs has been on the SL Photogenic Destination Guide for quite some time by now. Months ago, I was asked to go with a friend who wanted to visit, and I took a lot of photos. Photos pile up, and I delete many, but I lightly processed these and have been unable to discard them because I find them restful to look at.

I’ve returned a few times for some moments of peacefulness; I usually like the music stream too.

The house is huge, and interesting to wander in, but it’s the grounds that I enjoy.

“Bellefleurs was first built in 1591, and has been the seat of the Duchesses of Ominum ever since. Built in the High English Renaissance style, it has been a crossroads of history and played a unique role in a secretive past. As befits its “backstory”, Bellefleurs houses a collection of art and portraits from various periods, some rare, some personal. The larger, Bellefleurs estate is also home to the Canning Circle or the House of Sakura Courtesans. A nearby sign offers more information and a TP.”

“Bellefleurs offers a variety of public events, such as it’s legendary Salon Music series hosted on Sundays, dances, lectures, and other gatherings. Details about the history of the estate, the mysterious duchesses of Omnium, and the origins of the Canning Circle may be found in the book in the entrance hall.

Please enjoy your stay, and wander the house and grounds. Try to catch a glimpse of the elusive duchess, fence at our En Garde game, or dance with a friend by the sea.”

The sim, at Twist of Fate, is rated Adult.

The poppies are my favorite area.

Fracture Facture

07 Monday Jan 2019

Posted by riverpearl in Art, Second Life, secondlife, Virtual Worlds

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3D art installation, Club LA Gallery, Fracture-Facture, Joss Floss

Fracture-Facture, by Joss Floss, opened January 6 at Club L.A. Gallery. The installation, made up of nine 3D pieces, is upstairs in the gallery.

I enjoyed visiting; these photos show two of my favorite pieces.

Contemplating Overlapping Realities

05 Saturday Jan 2019

Posted by riverpearl in Art, Second Life, secondlife

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2D virtual art, Contemplating Overlapping Realities, Elle's Art Lot, Rivulet, The Atoll

The installation, Contemplating Overlapping Realities, is made up of four 2D digital art pieces, nine written contemplations, and seven written articulations. Opening in late September of last year, it has been extended to show throughout the rest of this month.

“Contemplating Overlapping Realities came about when Elle Thorkveld invited Klaus and I to create something for the space in the gallery that had previously held a Resistance exhibit.

Creating a flow from that, I began with something closer to the micro level, regarding change. More than merely whining, or passive-aggressively directing at someone, I examined areas of sharing where fresh air and upgrades are being called for.

The meditations, if you will, are softened by the visuals and ambiance of the gallery and the parcel it is located on, Elle’s Artlot.

You are invited to spend time here while you consider an aspect of your reality where you are overlapping with that of another, in which you would like to have it become healthier and more grown-up. This awareness often begins with a negative view and with a little imagination can be spun into more positive words and outlooks.”

~ Pearl Grey ~ September 16, 2018

“Articulations are slower than dialogue: what I might say with the benefit of contemplation that is so seldom present in the moment of an interaction.

They cannot always be said out loud in linear time, but I see this exhibit as an moment for ‘speaking nevertheless’. Words matter, and when we lock them in they can rot in us.

My own contemplations in this space have led me to see that, in any human relating, it is the unsaid that often contains the greatest power to harm and heal. Not being heard is diminishing. Perceptions that are not checked out loud against reality can be so very wrong.

On the other hand, there are sublime things for which we can rarely find the language, good things that open us up like a flower when we acknowledge them.”

~ Klaus Bereznyak ~ Sept 2018

When you arrive at Elle’s ArtLot, you’ll see pages spilling out of the exhibit room. The poster to the left of the door contains two notecards, one about the installation, and the other with the collection of the articulations and contemplations.

The vibrant, animated art to the right of the door is by Aneli Abeyante. There is much more to see on this parcel in Rivulet.

 

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