Art in an Ice Palace

Olympe (Olympes Rhodes) is one of my favourite SL photographers. Her images are of a unique sensuality and beauty. I was happy that she committet for a wintry themed exhibtion at Paris METRO Art Gallery.

 My job as curator was to create an evironment in the gallery that supports the works and fits to the wonderful Winter scence with ice pond in front of the building at the nice Paris sims.

At  Christmas Expo: .IlluminationPlant White by Alchemist,  Wire Frame Reindeer  by Dekute Dekore, Cloud Christmas Tree Mesh by Spyralle

Luckily the Christmas  Fair was about to start where I found some icy and dreamy accessory which gave the exhibtion an feeling like the palace of the Snow Queen.

For every exibtion, gallery owner, artist and SL fashion designer Rose (rfb Morpork) creates a gown with a textures of theartist and inspired by the artists works.  For the period of tie of the exhibtion the gown is available as visitors gift at the gallery entrance. I am wearing Paris METRO Couture: Artist Series Olympes Winter, a gown with matching boots. You should not miss that stunning dress.

At Jewelry & Accessory Expo: Rolled Link Necklace by POMPOSITY
At Christmas Expo: Pose Sugar, Rum, Cherry by NANTRA
Mesh Nail Diamond snow by Pulcino,  Hair Nicole by D!va

At Christmas Expo: Crystal Sleigh by United InshCon

The Jewelry & Accessory Expo as well as the Christmas Expo are running the last weekend. You should hurry not to miss the events.

Taxi to Christmas Expo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Expo%20Entertainment/71/194/23
More here: http://slchristmasexpo.wordpress.com/

Taxi to jewelry & Accessory Expo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paris%20Couture/131/24/22
More here: http://sirenproductionsl.com

The exhibtion at Paris METRO Art Gallery is running until January.
Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paris%20Couture/131/24/22

Creations

Now open at LEA 21 is "CHAOS, KOSMOS" by Giovanna Cerise. In her note card she explains that according to the Greek term "is the immensity not measurable and unlimited of the primitive space (and so the blend and the disorder and the fortuity) in which the kosmos originates, that is the beautiful, good and rational order of the world, which always comes from a messy background." The structures a defined by mathematics or physical formulas.

I guess Giovanna had not the Bible in mind when she created the installation, but I was reminded of this: The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. (Genesis 1:2)

God must not be consiered as an old white bearded as t sitting somewhere in heaven. It can be regearded as the creative force in everyone of us. And here we enjoy the creativity, the Komos of an artist. As so often with Giovanna's installations I could have taken countless photos as the interferences of the prims give new impressions from every angle. Bu this has to be experienced. So come and see for yourself!

Let the compass at the landing spot guide you trough the work.

Taxi:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA21/122/239/26

Halloween Race

A spooky race track is something different for Halloween. You can rez a bike at the landing spot. Don't miss the haunted mansion. After exploring you can rez a new bike and finish the tour.

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wakulla%20Waters/200/137/3022

Reaching Out For The Light Of Hope

Exclusive for EB Awareness: Debra Flower Lamp by %Percent, Outfit Flight by Lyrical B!zarre

Epidermolysis Bullosa, or EB, is a very rare genetic connective tissue disorder and causes extremely fragile skin that blisters and tears from friction or trauma and other secondary complications, Cerise Emor ist working in RL for a charity foundation and restlessly raise funds for DEBRA, as well in Second Life. DEBRA is a worldwide operating organisation. Come and take part by buying one of the donation items excusively made for the EB Awareness event.

About DEBRA: http://www.debra.org/

Last 24 hours! Open until October 31st.

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tainted%20Island/198/131/23

The Drax Files: Meshworxs

All photos taken by Draxtor Despres

The new Drax Files has been released with Loz Hyde. This episode is special to me for 2 reasons: The first one is that I never could imagine before that a 3D content creator for famous movies in real life could be that amazed by the possibilities in Second Life as everyone else of us. But he explains how he loves to create a whole environment. Even if you don't know his brand Meshworxs, for sure you already have seen one of his structures in SL, for example the famous Arcade pier.

And Loz Hyde is talking about another important observation. It is the amazing fact that we get to know others closer and more intimate as we would be able in real life. Obviously the protected environment of a virtual world helps to open up and to come straight to the "important things" as Loz is expressing.

Having in mind that these days two couples amongst my friends are marrying in RL who met first in Second Life first it has a special meaning to me. Just recently I saw a TV documentary about research of what keeps couples staying together. They said that all happy couples found each other optically attractive at the beginning and this attraction stays obviously over the years as if we are not growing older. The memory is still there. Maybe it does not matter if the attraction started "real" or virtual.



Too sad that this real feeling in Second Life cannot just been told others, one has to experience. We all know how it is to talk about is. People stare at us as if we suffer serious madness or have at least a screw loose. If  someone had a good idea how to communicate this to the public, SL would be flooded. Thank you Loz for pointing this out!

Taxi to Meshworx: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fresco/10/120/31

Rust in The Colder Water

It would be a shame to call Alia Baroque just skin designer. This full avatar is a piece of art, created for "A Clockwork Spiral", which closes after tomorrow. I amd fascinated by the rusty surface, but used my own shape and hair. Many other combinations are possible.

The wonderful sim "A Colder Water"  designed by Jordan Giant is a pefect match. It is formed like an atoll and has a dark mood. The sand is almost black like volcano ash. After a theory by Charles Darwin atolls are the tops of volcanos in the sea.

At Clockwork Spiral: ANNA full avatar by Fallen Gods; other: FRANCINE hair by Lelutka

Taxi to The Colder Water: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Daydreams/168/134/21

Taxi to A Clockwork Spiral (only until Sept. 30): http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cursed/78/128/1001

Two Gallery Openings Today

1 PM SLT: VALO Gallery is back!

That is good news: Instincta and Stem van Helsinki reopen their gallery with and exhibtion by Kikiri Tuquiri ans artist from San Francisco, California. Her works in different techniques and themes are worth to be seen. For the opening Dj Graavi Kaupas will play his set deep house & urban music.

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Taygete/33/80/1000


2 PM SLT: LTD Gallery shop reopens with a live act

After a summer break the next Love To Decorate magazine has been released and I collected again 12 art pieces which are be presented in the latest issue and shown in the gallery shop at Aakriti Arts with works by Bryn Oh, Fuschia Nightfire, ohsolemio, Milly Sharple, Firlefanz Roxley, Louly Loon, Mistero Hifeng, Kubbrick and others: http://lovetodecoratesl.com/2014/09/24/ltd-art-scene-septemberoctober-2014/

The opening today features a live music act: Echo Starship is live ambient/ experimental/ electronic music performer using live synths, loops, drum loops, guitar and other gadgets he finds lying around. Every show is a different story and sound hence it's all improvisational music, done with an empty set and recorded over the course of one hour. Similarity with bvdub, Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Sigur Ros, Thom Yorke etc...

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amadora/204/185/22

Home Expo: Some Impressions

It's the last weekend of Home and Garden Expo and you should take the chance to look around lag free at the 9 sims. Here some impressions:

Taxi to Home and Garden Expo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Home%20Expo%201/108/51/23

The House of the Airship Princess

The Home and Garden Expo is always a highlight for me. So much inspiration for new decoration. As Always the events offers products in favour of RFL. So stop by and look around on 9 sims of new ideas. An outfit of another event, A Clockwork Spiral, inspired me to the theme of this post.

At Home and Garden Expo: Maison d'Ete by Spargel & Shine Homes, Fence Set by Dorian
Other: Trompe Loeil - Madina Stone Path, Hedge Section by ANTIQUE ARTISTRY HOME AND GARDENS, Lion King by EFE Design, AppleTree, Oak Tree by Thespian Products, sweet memory tree by forest feast

At Home and Garden Expo: {NanTra} Dozer's Divan, Ete Decor Se Box by Spargel & Shine, "Bombay" Elegant Wall Table Set by [CIRCA]

At Clockwork Spiral: Tufted Armchair + Hatstand + Clef + Gramophone + Trunk by 22769,  Brass Homunculus in Bell Jar by Chaos, Panic and Disorder, 

At Clockwork Spiral: :{MV}: Libertine Outfit Copper,  Majesty Boots by Roawenwood,  Faery Pince-Nez: Rainbow by Atomic Faery, Amacci Hair Ayana

At Home & Garden Expo: Ete Dining Set and Ete Decor Set by Spargel and Shine
Other: Wall Clock + Bookcases+ Carpet  by W.o.W

Mesh Chair by Decor Junction, Gun Cabinet and Carpet by W.o.W.

At Home and Garden Expo: Wrought Iron Set by Cleo Design,
Other: Natural Pumpkins by Serenity Style

At Clockwork Spiral: AZE Impedimenta Gear Necklace - Gold, Ring The Deep Gold by Unrepentant

A.V. Fountain Octagonal by Atelier Visconti, The Airship by GOD
Roads of Florence by Fanatik

At Clockwork Spiral: Airship Princess Outfit by DG Designs, Stand and Deliver Hat by House of Rain,
Gyroscope Walking Stick by Chaos, Panic and Disorder

The airship is fun and easy to ride. The Airship Pincess had a nice viw down to her house :)





More about Home and Garden Expo: http://slhomeandgardenexpo.com/

Open until Sept. 28th!

Taxi to Home and Garden Expo:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Home%20Expo%201/108/51/23


Taxi to A Clockwork Spiral: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cursed/182/101/1002

Now Open: A Clockwork Spiral

I am wearing: Emmaline Mesh Outfit by Roawenwood at ACS

The events of the Cursed team are always special to me because of the outstanding sim design. Life is a battle as to be proved here^^ 

The battle was obviously especially for the designers as many has not been done by the opening. I am not surprised as maybe the flood of events in Second Life increased to much. Therefore you must not hurry to check the sales (with a charity part in favor of the National Kidney Foundation http://www.kidney.org/).

This event is not only special because of the great design. It has a creative blogger group too. The best is to follow the posts on Flickr to find the backlinks to the blogs.

Bliensen + MaiTai - Luminiferous Dragonfly - Brooch at ACS

A Clockwork Spiral is open until October 1st.

The blog: http://aclockworkspiral.wordpress.com/

Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cursed/78/128/1001

Visiting the Sailor

The last day of 24squared and I have to hurry to present this male oufit by Bravura. It comes in 3 different colors and has a maritime touch. There fore we made Scatterheart a sailor and I visited him in his house at the seaside ;)

Scatter is wearing: Corduroy outfit ( more here: http://martydalglish.blogspot.de/2014/09/bravura-homme-24-squared.html),  SWB SKIPPER Cap, Bubble Pipe for DU2013
I am wearing: Picnicbike by Aphrodite, Sardinia Dress by Kastle Rock Couture, Belle Heels Cream for Slink High by Miss Canning, Cllia hat + hair by Ohmai, Fishscale Bracelet Silver by 22769
Structure: Sailors Home furnished and Pier by Heart Homes

Shoreline Cuddle Chair - Group gift at Serendipity Designs,  'Kikki' Side Table -maple- by Silent Woods,  Coffee for Two + Grunge Console Entertain Us by 22769 bauwerk, Books, Etc. + Cozy Basket with Lid  by Cozy Homes, Sleeping Kitty by Urban Daisies

Driftwood Console Table by Serendipity Designs, Wall Clock + Berry Vase by Cozy Homes, 'Kikki' Side Table -maple- by Silent Wood, Dove Cage by Kaerri - Group gift at CASA

All decoration non metioned is part of the Sailor's House
Olivia Shelf and decoration by Dreamscapes Decor, Desk Clutter + Pitcher of Lilacs by Cosy Home

I am wearing: lu-crazy colors dress exclusive for Happy Holi Fair, Milk Hair~ Go for girly, Superb Rose Diamonds Necklace by JUMO, Narin Sunglass by ZOOM

buffet table nro. 1 by Aphrodite, Hades Lamp by Heart Homes

Taxi to 24squared: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%2024%20Squared/16/148/23