Press Release : Resolution Exhibition

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/147/128/24

Kultivate’s latest gallery, Dene Gallery, presents the Resolution Exhibition! This special three day exhibition will feature some of the top talented photographers and artists that can be found on Flickr. The exhibition is curated by photographer and artist,  Tempest Rosca (Huntsman) and will feature 3 days of live music.

ParticipatingArtists Include: Beuanna Banana, Brian2 Werefox, ByrneDarkly Cazalet, CalebBryant Resident, Giselle Chauveau, INARA PEY, Ivyana Szondi, Johannes Huntsman, Kacey Macbeth, Kalina Sands, ladycharis, Lam Erin, LawrenceD, Morgaine Blackrain, Myra Wildmist, nugget ichibara, Paradox Mercury, PinkRayne, Reya Darkstone, Rockcail Resident, Roman Godde, serenaelia, sirspanking, Skip Staheli, Skye Fairywren, Sugarfairy88 Resident, Tempest Rosca, TrishaSrose, Whata Conundrum, and Wicca Merlin

The following live performers will provide entertainment throughout the exhibition: Samuel James, Steph Sinatra, Mavenn, Wolfie Starfire, Jesie Janick, Max Kleene,  and Samm Qendra.

About Dene Gallery and Kultivate:
Dene Gallery is part of the Kultivate family of galleries and is located in Rosehaven. The gallery is curated by Tempest Rosca (Huntsman) and highlights one artist each month. Kultivate consists of Kultivate Magazine, Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge Gallery, Kultivate Loft Gallery, Kultivate Signature Gallery, & Kultivate Select Gallery. The goal of Kultivate is to promote and support the cultural aspects of Second Life. Kultivate is proud to be the official sponsor and media partner of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association.


For More Information:
https://kultivatemagazine.com/resolution-exhibition/

Studio 33 and Gee's Gallery

Gemma Cleanslate recently took a look at two galleries in Second Life. Studio 33 is currently featuring an exhibition by Donna Giordano (Ohsoleomio Resident). Gee‘s Gallery offers a display of both the owner's art and that of several other artists.

Read Gemma's story in Design.

Fractal Insanity and Rose Theater

Having gotten an update to her Art Gallery HUD, Gemma Cleanslate is back from visiting two of the locations she found on there. Fractal Insanity, as it's name implies, has a show of fractal art. It's displays are by Millie Sharple. The other is the Rose Theater Gallery, a large gallery with many artist's works on show.

Read Gemma's story in Design.

The Art of Sisi Biedermann

Gemma Cleanslate recently went to the Whinlatter sim to see an art exhibition. The artist whose work is displayed there is Sisi Biedermann. She has been in Second Life since 2007, and has done several hundred paintings of a number of subjects. Gemma wrote not only about the art, but also the complex, The Visions of  Beauty Art Gallery built by Dj12 Magic.

Read Gemma's story in Design.

Virtual Museum of Black History

February is Black History Month in the United States. So Gemma Cleanslate decided to visit the Virtual Black History Museum in Second Life. Founded by ßяια Ŏ (abriannaoceanside) and Broderick Logan in December, the museum highlights the contributions of black Americans to US history, as well as their struggles earlier in time. There is also an art gallery there, and there will be a number of live music events there this month.

Read Gemma's article in Places.

Art by Nature to Close

 The "Art by Nature" art gallery will soon be closing down. Anibrm Jung, the owner, recently released a statement about his decision.

With pain in my heart if have to let you know that I will close Art by Nature. It has been here for a long time now. Having no visitors, so no income, made me decide to close it. It really took me a long time to decide this and still now I write you this with tears in my eyes. If you want to have a last look, please do so.

Taking a look around, there were a number of pictures around on two floors, as well as a sculpture. There was also a notecard with some information about the artist.

Anibrm Jung is a RL award-winning photographer for her sensitive and vibrant portraits of nature's works of art. Using only natural light and her Nikon D60 digital camera she captures the intimate detail of the life bursting forth in her garden. Framing at the viewfinder, Ani uses no cropping or image manipulation, allowing us to see exactly as she sees and to feel the closeness to nature that is her joy. Ani, 42, is from the Netherlands and has been active in SL since December, 2006 as an artist.

Art by Nature is located at Pueulla (240, 45, 21)

Rasmuson Gallery of Alaskan Artists

Grey Lupindo recently went to the Rasmuson Gallery of Alaskan Artists. The gallery made news recently when there was a live simultaneous broadcast between Fairbanks Alaska and the sim in Second Life. Grey looks at the exhibits and some information about the artists who took part.

Read more in Design.

A Mountain, An Agave, and a Gorilla

The Rockcliffe region recently made headlines for hosting Jessica Lyon's recent meeting on Linden Lab's latest move. But more has been going on there. Gemma Cleanslate recently went to Rockcliffe Conservatory for the unveiling of Sledge Roffo’s new exhibition, "A Mountain, An Agave, and a Gorilla." Residents are invited to drop by and view the pictures of Sledge's pixel art, and more.

Read more in Design.

SL Machinima: "Artwashers"

Artwashers from 2sense Productions

At the UWA's Open-Art Challenge last weekend, there was a contest for machinima. The one that took second place, written about by Rowan Derryth was the film "Artwashers," a clever parody about one advantage of a virtual art museum by Friday Siamendes.

"In many ways, though, this works the same way as visiting a gallery or museum. The work is physical, but we do not usually smell or taste it; and we usually don’t touch it either. In fact, virtual art is even MORE interactive–we can ‘touch’ is and be part of the work. And we don’t have to worry about caretaking and conservation in the same manner as physical work (although virtual works opens whole new problems in these areas). One of the machinima from the UWA challenge that I absolutely loved played upon these ideas was ‘Artwashers’ by 2sense Productions.

"By introducing us to the fictive cleaners at the UWA, the parody cleverly highlights how such a space is so much less complicated that a real museum, allowing the administrative energy to be focused on creativity and education. And that freedom to focus on the creative work has created a wonderful, happy accident."

Even those of us with a poor sense of the artistic can appreciate the humor. Well done, Friday.

Thought Constructs

Within the Walkway Gallery of the Thothica Community, Eleanor Medier's "Thought Constucts" is exhibited. I had the pleasure of attending an elegant SL society event, where art and intellectual thought lovers gathered in their formal favorites. With champagne glasses in hand, they admired the symbolically represented drawings which depict thoughtful wisdom.

The gallery presents a unique, white walled and glassed setting which makes you feel you are elevated and in an almost divine area. Upon the tall, wide walls are an entire series of Eleanor’s images.

"Everyone has wisdom that inspires them from past teachers," explained Medier. "I've translated quotations that have most influenced my thinking and expressed them in visual language."

Eleanor creates her images with pencil and paper - a concept of a feeling and statement she wishes to make. She generates her ideas from events and interactions between the people she meets.

"I can work on an image for months," she told me. "I try it out in several media, too. I draw traditionally and digitally, but I don't use photographs."

She stated that the benefits of making virtual art are many. For one, there is a global audience. Then there is the opportunity to try new ideas. The scale and the vibrancy add drama to the images. Being able to get immediate feedback is another benefit of an
interactive environment.

The exhibit will be featured through October.

Netera Landar

PAD! Not So Common

Reporter Gemma Cleanslate recently attended the opening of a large showing of pop art at Solaris Island. Ten stories of the work of various artists in Second Life. Not only is some of the art in 3-D, some invite audience members to become part of the display.

Read her story about the art exhibit opening in Events.

For Art’Sake

The dedication of a whole sim to Art for Arts promotion in Second Life has always intrigued me. Nathaniel Somerset and Stacy Braveheart have created a setting at The Village International for a marvelous collection of artists in place. The Village has been open since May of this year.

Nathaniel Somerset is an American digital artist and photographer. In real-life, he is a photographer. In virtual worlds, he concentrates on ”finding unusual creations or settings and capturing them in unexpected ways, creating images that are striking and capturing the feel of a virtual reality.” The artists exhibiting in the sim will be showing and refreshing their exhibits for the long term. In the sim there is also the "mhMm YeSss" Club, which features well known DJ’s and live performances on Fridays and Sundays at present. 7Seas fishing is available and contests are also held weekly or more often. But the art is the main attraction and the inspiration for the sim.

Nathaniel’s vision came from his desire to provide a place to show his own art. ”I was working on expanding my own gallery for my photographs and invited some others to display their work. I also was visiting galleries and realized there are few sims dedicated to art.” I asked Nathaniel how he was able to get so many artists in one place. He answered, “ Well I had seen many of their works exploring galleries. So I started inviting them to show their work, and some referred me to some of the people they admired too.”

One of the best features is that most of the artists include information about their art available in a notecard as you enter their area. As you wander through the displays you will be amazed at the variety of styles you will encounter. There is something for everyone’s taste. If you are looking for an addition to your own collection you will certainly find it there.

In keeping with the theme of artistic enhancement, the couple are planning a Jewelry show with many jewelry designers displaying their work in the sim from July 25 through July 31. Stacy has been working hard to attract jewelers who will be in keeping with the artistic theme of the sim. The jewelers who will be represented are Narita Rayna of Ticky Tacky, Lake Swords of Bodywear Jewelry, Ninja Petion of Digital Dragon, Tjake Kearny of Jewelry by Jake, Carrie Granti of CGUK and NIRVANA, Mericatherine Quinnell of Exquisite Jewellery, P4style Freenote of Milady’s and Tommy Angon of Culture Fine Jewelry. A wonderful collection of jewelry designers.

Of her work in the sim she says, “I actually enjoy working with Nate to make his vision come true. ... He has been my love for over a year and we compliment each others talents so well. He is my muse when I build. I'm his with his art.” During that jewelry week there will be live singers and other events. When you visit the sim be sure to set a landmark because the artists will be changing and adding to their exhibits often. Nathaniel and Stacy are always planning for additions and changes that will enhance the sim and add to the enjoyment of the visitors.

You can keep up with the events and activities going on there by visiting their website: http://forartsakemusings.blogspot.com/. The entrance to the sim can be found here, at The Village International sim at (163, 115, 26).

Gemma Cleanslate

Tart Gallery Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

The Tart Gallery, noted for giving new artists a chance to be seen in Second Life, recently celebrated their third anniversary. This month's featured artist, Lisa Petrucci. A former gallery curator in real life, she was inspired to do artwork of her own.

Read more in Events.