Anita Kimono/Kayly Iali Departing The Newser, For Now

 

Newser Reporter Anita Kimono, whom did her first stories under her alt Kayly Iali, has stepped down as part of the Newser team. An artist in real life, for about a year she has interviewed numerous artists and exhibit curators in Second Life. Recently, she obtained a job in real life that was a result of her art-related activities inworld. So she no longer has the time she once has to go about inworld, or write about it. She stated before she left that she appreciated that the Newser writes time to time about the arts in the virtual world, and that she had some time to contribute to the writing.

We at the Newser wish her the best of luck.
 

Interview With Bryn Oh

  

Among the artists in Second Life, Bryn Oh is one known to many longtime residents. She not only does art, but some of her exhibitions such as "The Rabbicorn" used art to tell a story. Anita Kimono (Kayly Iali), recently interviewed Bryn. The artist discussed how she came to be an artist, her influences and inspirations, and more.
 
Read the story in Design.
 

Where Are They Now: Becky Shamen and Deaflegacy

 

As the Newser gets close to it's anniversary, here's some recent developments on two of the people whom wrote for it in the past: Becky Shamen and Deaflegacy, whom took on the display name Penny Shuftan.

After her last article, Becky continued to live in the Sunweaver Community. But a few months ago, she announced she would be having to depart the virtual world. Her real-life finances were getting tighter to the point she could no longer afford a place in Second Life, or to pay for an Internet connection every month. She told the others in the community not to worry as she wasn't seeing this as the end, only the next chapter in a great adventure.

Deaflegacy's last article was in 2019. After that, she sadly informed me of her inability to write articles on a regular basis due to her health. She didn't want to quit, only take medical leave until she was once again ready to write. 

Since then, she's continued to stay in Second Life, and moving to the Sunweaver community where she keeps a few horses. She also "adopted" yours truly as her SL brother, hence her display name "Penny Shuftan."  Recently she had some trouble with her computer, but four friends chipped in with money and technical know-how to get her a new machine. So she stayed in Second Life, getting by with a little help from her friends and neighbors. She says she will try to write an occasional article, and looks forward to when she can once again report on the virtual world on a weekly basis.

On a final note, one reporter for the Newser, Kayly Iali, recently announced she will be reporting from her other account, Anita Kimono. So the crew page has been updated to reflect this.
 
Bixyl Shuftan
 

Feed A Smile Events Today

 
There will be a fundraiser event for Feed A Smile in Second Life this coming Saturday, May 29th. Feed a Smile is a non-profit organization that raises money for food, health and education needs of children living in the slums of Kenya. There will be two concerts one with DennyMac at 11 am and with Fly Kugin (FlyQueeen) at 1 pm. At noon is a Fashion Show with a DJ performance and an auction.

Feed A Smile is a real life project, a part of the Learn and Live in Kenya (LLK). The Learn to Live in Kenya (NGO) is based in Selb, Germany. The offspring is Learn to Live in Kenya International is based in Kenya. The purpose of LLK is to provide donations for food and building classrooms with materials and uniforms for impoverished children so they can escape the poverty to live better lives. Provided are links to make donations as well as to read the efforts that are made:

Learn to Live in Kenya website: https://llk-selb.de/?lang=en

Building schools: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/live-and-learn-in-kenya-school-classroom-construction/

Food donation: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/lets-keep-food-on-480-needy-childrens-plates/

Sponsorship for LLK International: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/live-and-learn-in-kenya-intl-sponsorship-program/

In Second Life, there are sites setup to visit. In the slum area, the families live in tin shacks where large number of people live under one roof. Children are out playing among the animals or doing chores in the street. In the school construction area, workers are shown using bricks to build schools. Donated money for schools will go to books, uniforms and materials.

There are donation areas throughout the sim. It is encouraging to see that people from all over the world are interested in donated to LLK and the Feed a Smile project.

Feed A Smile in SL is located at the Lavender Fields (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Feed%20A%20Smile/35/147/22)

Also visit the Facebook page and see the progress that LLK is making to recover children from their poverty. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FeedaSmile/ 
 
Kayly Iali 
 

Crew Meeting

Saturday May 8 was the monthly crew meeting of the Second Life Newser. It took place at Noon SL time at it's main office in HV Community. Present (from right to left were Kayly Iali, Dancerina Starlight, Gemma Cleanslate, Bixyl Shuftan (myself), and Rosie (RougeRedHead01). We talked about some articles that had gotten attention, and hot topics at present and the near future.

We've been busy in both real life and Second Life, and because of this some of us haven't finished some articles we've been working on. But we'll finish those soon. We just need to tackle a few things on our side of the computer.
  
Bixyl Shuftan
SL Newser
 

Xirana Oximoxi Exhibit at La Maison d’Aneli

  

There's a new art exhibition. In La Maison d’Aneli, the Xirana Oximoxi Exhibit. Xirana's exhibit is based on a children's book she illustrated, "The Secret of the Crystal Mountain." In the story, a family of hippos goes to search for the reason the rains have stopped. Kayly Iali was at the opening, and had a look. 
 
Read Kayly's article in Design.
 

Crew Meeting

 

Saturday April 10 was the monthly crew meeting for the Second Life Newser, taking place at the main office in southern HV Community.  From left to right are Dancerina Starlight, Rosie (RougeRedHead01 Resident), Bixyl Shuftan (myself), Gemma Cleanslate, and Kayly Iali. The five of us talked about recent subjects written about, such as the VWBPE education conference, and subjects for later this month, notably the Relay for Life and the upcoming Fantasy Faire.
 

On another note, those with desks on the second floor no longer have to come up to the third just for coffee. Rosie got us a coffee table with another pot and some coffee cake. Nothing like a pick-me-up when working on an article.

Bixyl Shuftan
  

Interview With Kyoko Furse-Barzane (Samara Barzane) About The Arts

   

Kyoko Furse-Barzane (Samara Barzane) is known for a number of things in Second Life. She's been one of the Confederation of Democratic Simulator's most noted residents, and is currently it's Chancellor. But she's also an artist, in addition to having run and owned a number of art galleries inworld. She is currently the curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art in the CDS. Kayly Iali recently interviewed her about what she's done with the arts over time. Kyoko had quite a bit to say.
   
Read Kayly's interview in People.
  

Crew Meeting

 

A few days ago, the Newser staff had it's crew meeting, which took place in it's main office in HV Community. It was fairly small, those showing up being Kayly Iali, Gemma Cleanslate, Fritter Enzyme, and myself. We talked about accomplishments in the previous month, and what we could work on in the month ahead. 

Among the more amusing moments was when someone wondered if the coffee was getting stale. So someone whipped out a small keg of Guinness. But unfortunately it ended up on a plate of cookies.

Oh well, that's the way the cookie crumbles.

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Interview With Sabine Mortenwold

 

Newser reporter Kayly Iali recently met up with Second Life artist Sabine Mortenwold. Sabine describes herself as a mixed-media artist, one whom has been painting most of her life. She has had works on display in a few galleries, and has her own high above the Oxygen sim. Kayly interviewed her, and she would describe how she paints her works, what other artists she admires, and more.

Read Kayly's interview in People.

Interview With Susan Braveheart (aka Miss Longtail)

 

In Haven Shire, one can find the art store for a certain talented tiny artist. Susan Braveheart, also known as Miss Longtail, is a real-life artist whom has been showing her work here in Second Life, both at galleries and her own location. She's also a singer. So how did she get started and where can you find her paintings? Kayly Iali recently had the chance to interview her to find out the answers to these and other questions.

Read Kayly's interview in People.

Interview with JolieElle Parfort

 

JolieElle Parfort is a real-life artist whom shows her works here in Second Life. She describes herself as being one all her life. Her most recent way of doing art is to take photos and using digital tools to make them into painting-like images. Recently, Newser reporter Kayly Iali interviewed her about how she became an artist and how she came to the virtual world.

Read Kayly's interview in People.

Aneli Abeyante And Maison d’ Aneli

 

Second Life artist Aneli Abeyante has been exhibiting her work in the virtual world for a number of years. Her most recent exhibit is at her Gallery in Virtual Holland named Maison d’ Aneli. There, the works of nine different artists can be found, in addition to her own art. Kayly Iali went there to take a look.

Read Kayly's article in Design.

Interview With Xirana Oximoxi

 

Among the artists showing their real-life works here in Second Like is Xirana Oximoxi (Nuria Vives). Her work is shown in a number of places inworld from landscapes to abstracts to illustrations books. Kayly Iali recently met up with her, and interviewed her about her inspirations, galleries, and her children's stories.

Read Kayly's story in Design.

Crew Meeting

 

 Taken at the Newser office at it's monthly staff meeting. From left to right are Kayly Iali, Gemma Cleanslate, myself (Bixyl Shuftan) and Nydia Tungsten, whom was offscreen at the moment. In the middle of our discussion, some confetti went up. Guess someone wanted to celebrate the end of a long election season. 

Bixyl Shuftan

Interview with Judilynn India

 

Our newest reporter, Kayly Iali, recently sat down with Second Life and real-life artist Judilynn India. Judilyn has been involved in artistic events such as Burn2. But she also has art at two galleries in Second Life. She had much to tell Kayly about how she got started in art, and in Second Life.

Read Kayly's interview in Design.

Kayly Iali, CDS Artist

 

The Confederation of Democratic Simulators is home to a number of creative residents. Among them is artist Kayly Iali, whom paints in real life and shows it her in Second Life. Recently, the Newser had an interview with her. She would describe how she came to Second Life, and how she came to be an artist here.

Read the interview in People.

Kayly Iali’s Art At The Paris Metro Art Gallery

Gemma Cleanslate was recently at the Paris Metro Art Gallery for the opening of a new exhibit. For the next month, Kayly Iali will have a number of her portraits there, notably her still-lifes of fruit. Gemma ran into the artist and had a few words with her.

Read Gemma's story in Design.