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Exodus ~ A Trip for Life

09 Saturday Dec 2017

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Exodus A Trip for Life, immigration, Kicca Igaly, Linden Endowment for the Arts, Nessuno Myoo, refugees, Second Life, virtual art, virtual worlds

Round 13 of Linden Endowment for the Arts is ending December 31 and I’m making time to see some of the installations when I’m able. The current installation at LEA 24 has drawn me back several times. At the landing, there is a notecard available with viewing instructions. I did increase my graphics and draw distance but the recommended windlight is not on the Lab viewer. I chose something in the environmental editor; some of these photos are dark but you can likely locate some pictures that show the sim as the artists intended.

Exodus A Trip for Life, by is by Kicca Igaly and Nessuno Myoo; the first set of photos here is of Myoo’s installation.

Nessuno Myoo:

“At the origin of this new installation, called Exodus, there is a vision, small but powerful,
that which I have always had before my eyes every time I found myself listening or assist to debates
that in my judgment deal with the immigrant’s not easy question, or about immigration in general,
incorrectly mode and sometimes even instrumental mode.
It almost seems that all the evils of our society, unable to find effective solutions
to the problems that which from time to time appear to him, they have found the perfect scapegoat
in the dark threat of the foreign invader. The most grotesque reference and contradictory
that remains the huge amount of money that this real traffic of human beings generates,
and that filling the pockets of criminals who organize these crazy crosses of death, and criminals who
at the table with the “democratic” institutions they plan a lucrative welcome,
deprives of all fundamental rights and personal dignity…”

I like the colors (on my viewer), the shapes, the composition and the sense of substance here. There is an ongoing narrative, one we are all creating because the issue of immigration and refugees affects us all.

Like in many arenas of life, now and throughout our history, there are those who exploit the circumstances, pain and suffering of others.

I personally believe that those countries who find a way to include and value immigrants, which is a complex process, will be better poised to thrive in the future.

The photo above and the rest in this post are of the installation by Kicca Igaly. There is an openness to contemplate and explore one’s own views.

The more fifth dimensional we are becoming, the more I’m appreciating shape, form and narrative, a sort of boots on the ground approach to moving forward.

Kicca Igaly:

“After a life of suffering and persecution, after a long and horrible trip paid at a very high price and with the ever-lurking death that has already taken many of them, they, rich only of their own want to survive, they came to the beaches of an unknown land. They have gathered them in reception centers that, in line with an optimistic prediction, have quickly become too narrow and suffocating to hold them all. And other places of welcome are not enough or will ever be enough for the biblical exodus that takes them to the civilized West. But even the West goes into crisis, seeks alibi, can not fully understand what is happening in the Mediterranean and fights to find impossible escape. The shift politician inaugurates the new reception center and boasts of the little that others actually have given. Meanwhile, refugees and immigrants are moving towards a long road that will lead them to an unknown future, seeking relatives or friends, or simply a job that allows them to survive again.”

Exodus: A Trip for Life by Kicca Igaly and Nessuno Myoo at LEA 24, open through December 31.

Wanderlust Art Truck at Sunset Garden, Wyrd

20 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Klaus Bereznyak, Pearl Grey, Satori, Second Life, secondlife, Veyot, virtual art, Wanderlust Art Truck Tour, Wyrd

The Wanderlust Art Truck made its 10th stop about two weeks ago, this time at Sunset Garden in Wyrd. The welcome area is at nearby Wyrd Watchtower.  The exhibit will be available for about another week or so. 

Each exhibit on the tour, which has included parcels on four continents plus Caledon, has been unique. This Sunset Garden location has been partially curated by the project creators, myself and Klaus Bereznyak. Additional pieces have been added by creative friends of the host, Veyot.

Marcus VanDouser made a Youtube video of the grand opening called Wanderlust.

There’s a Flickr group, Wanderlust Art Truck Fans, just created; you’re welcome to add your snapshots of yourself at this location.

There are other things to check out in the area, the previously mentioned Wyrd Watchtower, Saul’s Place Cafe and Library of Landmarks. Sojourners Ground is down the road in Erzulie. Wyrd and Erzulie are on Route 8B on Satori.

There will be at least one more stop for Wanderlust Art Truck before it retires.

 

 

Le Reve de Jaques Cafe, New Toulouse

03 Sunday Sep 2017

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Le Reve de Jaques Cafe, New Toulouse, Second Life, secondlife

Less than two months old, Le Reve de Jaques Cafe is a wonderfully detailed, welcoming public place located on a street corner in New Toulouse.

The ambient background sounds of New Toulouse, with the occasional rain and the streetcar passing by add much to the carefully selected and placed decor.

There is a small side room for 1920’s New Orleans stoners.

There are treats and a few board games.

There’s plenty of seating and a backdoor with a view of water and the trees of the bayou.

The Cafe is on a 512 parcel with more than the usual Li allowance.

Vintage paraphernalia.

Early sunrise in New Toulouse.

Gaia Festival ~ September 1st and 2nd

01 Friday Sep 2017

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Gaia Festival 2017, Mystic Academy, Second Life, secondlife

Mystic Academy at Free Spirit Farms is presenting The Gaia Festival 2017 today and tomorrow.

“The Gaia Festival is a celebration of Gaia’s rich diversity with workshops, live performances, artistic exhibits and events with collaborations from across SL.”

“ECOLOGY – HEALTHY LIVING – PERSONAL WELLBEING – NATURAL THERAPIES – SUSTAINABLE LIVING.”

Please note that the sim is Adult Rated. An official poster was provided with the notice but I prefer to take my own snapshots.

There is art, of course.

“Friday 1st September

2pm : Opening Invocation to Event : Dragon Flow
230 – 330pm : Mindfulness – Ewan & Starlight (WBH)
330 – 430pm : Human Design : Disha Moo
430-500pm : Natural Detox Story and Talk : Renee Panthar
500-530pm : Epic Twin Flame Story and Talk : Darksnow Petrovic: & Kat ZenKoji
530-630pm : Art Therapy : Venus and Dragon Flow
630-730pm : Soundscapes Live Music Event: Rod Eiland
730-830pm : Campsite Fire , Reading and Storytelling
830pm onwards: Overnight stay in tents (free for all).”

I happened to learn of this event because I joined the Mystic Academy group with the intention of attending some of the machinima workshops, which I haven’t been able to yet.

“Saturday 2nd September

1130-1230pm : Earth Oracle Readings by Request: Venus Flow (Mystic Academy)
1230-130pm : Taking Back Our Planet The Permaculture Way: Namaara and Fate (Etopia EcoVillage)
5-7pm : Party – Psychedelic Rock and Indie- DJ Toby
7-830pm : Psy-Trance and Gaia Tribal Music , Dancers and Particle show- Gaia Team
830pm Close and Send off.”

I’ve noticed Mystic Academy builds at several of the Burn2 events. Some of the workshops and activities at this festival are of the sort, dear to the heart of my physical alt; she’s going to make sure I attend.  Usually I’m up to other things in Second Life and leave activism to her.

More credits from the invitation notecard:

“With thanks to:

Gaia Workshop Facilitators:

Ewan Bonham & Starlight
Disha Moo
Renee Panthar
Namaara MacMoragh
Fate Paule
Darksnow Petrovic & Kat ZenKoji

Gaia Festival Alliance:

Mystic Academy
Free Spirit Farms
Whole Brain Health
Etopia Ecovillage

 

Gaia Festival Artists & Performers:

Rod Eiland
Consuela Hypathia Caldwell
Elle Thorkveld
Helena Kiame
Hikum Dokonpa
Venus & Dragon Flow

Gaia Festival Directors:
Dragon and Venus Flow

Black and White Exhibition

30 Wednesday Aug 2017

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3D virtual sculpture, art, Black and White Exhibition, Kultivate Magazine, virtual art, virtual worlds

Kultivate’s Black and White Exhibition opened August 27 and will continue through September 3rd. It features black and white imagery from about 40 artists. The photo above shows 2D pieces by Elle Thorkveld.

Like Elle, Jaime Poutine often works with vibrant colors. I found these black and white images quite interesting, looking better inworld than in my photo here.

For a complete list of artists and a schedule of events check the Kultivate blog post.

There’s also 3D works. The piece above is by Eleseren Brianna.  I like the way the trees frame the galleries in the background.

A Yin Yang Hunt has been mentioned but during my visit I didn’t notice one symbol.

Some of the pieces by Myra Wildmist are shown in the photo above.

A few of the exhibitors are showing drawings. I especially like the ones by Sheba Blitz, shown above.

Photographs by Hana Hoobino.

Naturum ~ Oculea Nature Refuge

28 Monday Aug 2017

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Heterocera, mainland, Oculea, Oculea Nature Refuge, Second Life, secondlife, The Atoll

In Oculea on The Atoll, just off Route 1, is a 1024 sq m parcel called Naturum, Oculea Nature Refuge.

From the land description: “Hobos, discarded robots, establishment throwaways, counter-culture insurgents, guerrillas and subversives are all welcome.”

There’s more foliage here than many of the drier, decayed places in the neighborhood so the textures might take a little longer to load.

There are some very basic hobo amenities in the shack. Also available, information on Timothy Leary and Paganism.

If you don’t feel like learning anything, you can go outside and check the garden and listen to the birds.

There’s a radio tower.

A low treehouse holds some bright and cheery decor for the wandering avatar who wants to rest.

The grass is getting high. There are no goats that I could see but a chicken that’s managed to avoid ending up on the grill and also a shy peacock.

An inviting parcel by Evola Courtois which has been here a while.

 

 

Wanderlust Art Park July and August

23 Wednesday Aug 2017

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art, Quentin, Sansara, Second Life, secondlife, virtual art, Wanderlust Bench Art Park, Wanderlust Cafe

There is still time to visit the summer exhibit at Wanderlust in Quentin. The above photo, snapped in the birdhouse, shows 2D work by the avatar who started it all, Mr Kaplan, (Quinn Leilani).

The biggest creative changes to Wanderlust were prompted by “the neighbors”. In SL, as in RL, adaptation is important. WANDERLUST Cafe owner Saul Goodie did an awesome renovation of the parcel while keeping the vibe and spirit of the art collective and destination space. There remains outdoor seating plus a quiet indoor cafe area with more space on the roof top.

The rooftop currently holds several works by Elle Thorkveld.

A nearby building exhibits both 2D and 3D works by four avatars. Shown above are pieces by Klaus in the foreground and art by Giselle Seeker on the wall.

The second level houses Art by Saul.

Outside this building is a Victorian Crossing Signal from Ying Industries. The park side has a Tesla Wireless Phone, also from Ying Industries, displayed on a pedestal.

A couple of the pieces shown on the Cafe side were originally in the Glass Jars Keepsakes Contest. The lovely piece in the foreground is by Olive.

In the center of the photo is a vase by Lynette Trinity, an ongoing contributor.

On the wooden display fence are beautiful works by the illustrator Chris Attwell. (Seraphim Placebo.)

On the park side, a photograph by new contributor Adrianna Biziou.

Usually I keep my draw distance down for photographing the Art Park. The red and white lighthouse, a landmark that has been in this view since way before the park has been here is gone, the land abandoned.

Also gone is the imposing castle with the dragon family. That land is for sale along with several other parcels in the area.

The art propped up against the stone fence is by Klaus, with a timely notecarded thought.

Above, 2D pieces from left to right by Klaus, Kate Silver, Saul Goodie, Lynette Trinity, Elle Thorkveld and baker Bloch.

Pieces by contributors, ChrysTeRox, serra Qendra, Melusina Parkin and Wheedle.

 

Alternate Worlds by Whiskey Monday

19 Saturday Aug 2017

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Alternate Worlds by Whiskey Monday is open through the end of August at Dusty Prims LEA 6. The photo exhibit is in the Canning-Tate Gallery based on the real life Tate Modern in London.

On the upper level are some 3D pieces by Ramen Oodles. A few more pieces have been added since I took the photo above.

I really like the piece above called Through the Window.

 

Anyway, the first floor shows the wonderful collection of photos by Whiskey Monday.

Fortunately I had made time to appreciate the photos and their titles.

The landing point is fixed. The Canning Tate Gallery is a pleasant walk on the northeast corner of the sim.

 

 

Dusty Prims LEA 6

17 Thursday Aug 2017

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Open through August 31st, Dusty Prims at LEA 6 exhibits a collection of creations by Dusty Canning.

“Mesh is Amazing . . . but I’m just an old time Prim builder !
I love to build ‘stuff’ and LEA6 contains a collection of many of the things I have created over the years . . I hope you enjoy it”–Dusty Canning

One of my favorite creations, although I don’t have a photo of it, is the diorama which is near the landing. It is of a place called called Black Stump and I found the history of it interesting. Much of the diorama is micro-prim work and there are resources on a notecard regarding creating with them.

“I would like to encourage any builders who wish to try micro or tiny prim building to get in and give it a go. This detailed diorama took me several long weeks to build and I enjoyed every moment of it. I still spend time watching my trains and planes and have never got bored with it.”

There is much to look at. I learned that many of the creations had been exhibited at UWA. I enjoyed my visit there with friends and spent most of my time socializing instead of taking scholarly notes, not that I ever do.

Dusty Canning obviously appreciates the work of Van Gogh and there is a huge collection of his work as well as the art of some others.

On the northeast side of the sim, is an exhibit by Whiskey Monday at the Tate-Canning Gallery which I’ll post about tomorrow.

 

One Tree Hill

16 Wednesday Aug 2017

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Open through August 31st, One Tree Hill is on the core sim of LEA 7. I first visited months ago and now is the time for a bit of scrambling to share some places closing the end of August.

“Welcome to “One Tree Hill”, a virtual Celebration of the U2 Album “The Joshua Tree” on its 30th anniversary. Take a walk in the desert and discover how the words and music from this album are as relevant today as they were 30 years ago.”

“Why that album? When it was released, there was a republican in his 70’s in The White House and a conservative woman leading Britain. Both countries were engaged in conflicts across the globe, and both were struggling with economics at home. Coal and the men that made their living mining it had become a substantial issue. As the album turns 30, does any of this sound familiar today?”

Karma Avedon, the creator, states in the info notecard that the sim is not meant to be political but the…”goal with this project was to try and take you on a virtual tour inside an album of songs. What does a song look like if you could step inside it and walk around? That was the question that inspired this project, and I felt the amazing songs from this particular album where as good a place to start as any because the words and the sounds still seem so relevant some 30 years later.”

It’s recommended to use the default windlight and keep sounds and music on. I lightened the exposure on these photos. My initial visit was an immersion into the music. There’s a gallery on the sim that still has an Under Construction barrier up. There are photos and seating inside now and it looks complete to me. Perhaps it’s intended for a closing party, something I’m not likely to be able to attend.  

“One Tree Hill is a fictional place. It is a search for a mythical “American Dream” using the songs in your heart as the map. Wooden signs will help you find various points of interest, but the path is yours to choose. I hope you walk “where the streets have no name” and enjoy the journey!”

The photo above shows one of my favorite scenes at One Tree Hill.

In the welcoming notecard, Karma Avedon also thanks others:  “Thanks to Soda Sullivan, Nodnol Jameson, Zoe Jimenez, Noah Heart and a special thanks to the artist Abbi Quartz. Also thank you to everyone at LEA for guidance and all the artist and musicians who helped bring it all to life.”

 

 

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