God Concepts and Religion

I expect this will be primarily a representational art show with many figurative works dotted by recognizable symbols with lots of angst. If you want to see some historical religious art in real life be sure to see Michelangelo's Dante's Inferno and Rodin's Gates of Hell and the Gates of Paradise in Florence. This will be a challenge for me since I am a Deist and an abstract artist. I won't miss the show even if I don't enter anything. God is dead to me. http://blog.italiasl.com/2009/06/13/freak-show-godart-the-new-project/

New Primagery Series - Poseidon

This series takes me back to my roots using the twisted torus and the sphere but with new emphasis on line. The sculpture does not rotate so that the viewer can peer into it like I do to take the snapshots. A full sized sculpture is also available with a particle script which inspired the title. I hope to show it sometime soon but liked this cozy little setup here at PiRats for the smaller one. Sales have been super slow lately as the economy is down but we persevere. My work is still evolving but in more subtle ways. My next experiment will be to explore ways to evoke the look and feel of stained or leaded glass in a new chandelier series. This show opened on Tuesday and runs through July 18.

Visit: http://slurl.com/secondlife/PiRats%20Art%20Network/85/92/63

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ARTISTS!

Masiko Preis

Masiko helped me last December when I had nowhere to go and no place to show my art. I met Special Jewell, Penelope Parx, and several other people that I call my friends at her gallery. I put some work up around the pool area and there were lots of events to go to and the place was active. I miss Masiko and her dedication to the founding principles of Ujima Coop. Ujima is Colllective Work and Responsibility. Founded by Masiko Preis, Ujima Village is an artist cooperative surrounded by waterfalls and trees.. downhill from Imani Village, both home to artists and entertainers working with 4Flavaz Ent Outdoor gallery and event space for 4Flavaz Entertainment, and the Kuumba Arts Collective. Features an outdoor swimming pool and a uniquely shaped outdoor gallery space for painting and sculpture. Visit: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Milehouse/70/177/45

One Passes

I must see more of this person's work. I might never make another piece of art again in Second Life. My friend Sophie Yates has created a great video tribute to him/her here.

If this video disappears (again)..find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U7ewmEr3yc

Giorgio Morandi - Natura morta

Still Life .....the quintessential painters realm that can be so predictable..isn't. They are remarkable in that they are of unremarkable things. Each composition seems tranquil and subtle. I hope to see his work sometime and become mesmorized or better yet...create my own such mesmorizing pieces. The brown hues and soft shapes are stunningly minimalist.

Karuna - Healing Quest Starts Thursday, June 4, 2009

Beginning this weekend, the beautiful host island site of Karuna will be featuring my art. (None of the work is for sale) Jenaia Morane asked me awhile ago to participate in this worthy cause and now it has finally come to fruition. Karuna is a non-profit sim that promotes AIDS/HIV awareness where stories are shared in music, literature, and art.

My work lines a path along the riverbank to the Community Center where some of my sculptures are displayed. On the roof of the Community Center a temporary art gallery has been set up and three of my Limited Edition Primagery sets are shown. Inside the Center, more 2D images are exhibited. The work shown comprises a selection from a body of work that I have produced from November to January, with the exception of the sculptures displayed in the garden which are very recent.

To Learn more about Karuna:

http://www.karunasl.info/Information/2008/10/04/project-team/

December 1, 2008 - World AIDS Day, was the first and most recent event at Karuna. Jenaia is set on taking Karuna to the next level as the new Project Administrator. She is also the creator of The Virtual World Story Project on Storybook Island. http://www.daysofoursecondlives.com/

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Karuna/60/106/26

Cascadia Artwalk Opened

I'm glad I finally have an LM to this spot...I had to dive from a nightclub in the sky and then swim over...and all the while carrying a sculpture and that was over a month ago. I want to change it out to my newest Stronger Dance and make some room on my Profile Picks to promote the site. My picks are full..the latest being an installation called "Cancerland" which I just went through recently. I can't really say I enjoyed it...but it was moving. So......am thinking that my blog will have to become an extension of my picks. Sometimes exhibitions go on alot longer than expected and the picks get full quick. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Enetai%20Bay/193/200/24

Giving this some creative thought considering the previous blog.