Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Upcoming Events in January 2009

PK Gallery: "New Years Around the Globe: Red" is the theme and I will have 6 red pieces showing there that won't be showing anywhere else this month. Works from my new series "Almost Paradise", and "Lexicon" are featured here. Other artists exhibiting at Enniv Zarf's gallery are Cienega Soon and Texanna Schumann. Hope you can come and hear Enniv improvise on the piano to the visual display. An Opening Reception is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2009. The show runs through the end of the month.
anandra Contemporary Arts Forum : "Facing the Depths of Primagery" - a solo exhibit of Limited Edition pieces that have been selected from 8 different series. This is my first Limited Edition exhibit and is the Grand ReOpening of anandra. Also on display are miniatures of the primagery sculptures that were used to create the 2D "paintings". A formal Opening Reception with dancing and a DJ is scheduled January 11, 6 pm - 8 pm. The show will run through February 18, 2009.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Birthday Party at the Gallery of the Minotaur

Its time to change out the show at my gallery/studio and celebrate another year older.

I'll be hanging out with friends at two different times, so please drop by and share a piece of Birthday cake. Its any flavor you want!!

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Thursday, December 4, 2008

More Shows Opening This Weekend Dec 5-6-7

I'm showing my work all over the place!!! Friday, 5 December 2008, 2P SLT - 3:30P SLT Library Art Gallery - Dec/Jan show opening The Library Art Gallery is a non-for-profit art gallery that exhibits artistic creations in Second Life for display purposes only (art on display is not for sale). The goal is to highlight progressive artists who fully utilize SL as a creative medium. I have a display which shows the progression of Primagery chronologically from my humble start in June 2008 to the present. A 3D representation is also provided to help visualize the process. Library Art Gallery, Info Island (map) Saturday, 6 December 2008, 2P SLT - 3:30P SLT December 2008 - January 2009 Show Opening.Radio Riel, http://www.radioriel.org/ will DJ a fabulous mix of dance music for us as we open the art of Cora Dibou, Sledge Roffo, Wildstar Writer. We'll open this Dec/Jan show with dance, music, and fabulous talent of artists and we'll also have fireworks. :) Bring a friend, your dance shoes and celebrate the arts with us. I have a display of my fun pop art series called Flower Power. I am going to add a dab of Flowerful too. Some 3D images are available on the grounds. A.R.t Galerie - Teofila Matova - [Website] Sunday, 7 December 2008, 7A SLT > Sinterklaas @ A.R.t GaleriePlease join us at A.R.t. Galerie for a special Dutch Sinterklaas event on Sunday, 7 December 2008 at 7A SLT! Wonderful Argentinian guitarist, Joaquin Gustav, will perform a selection of holiday tunes to celebrate Sinterklaas and our December/January show featuring Cora Dibou, Wildstar Writer and Sledge Roffo. So join Sinterklaas and enjoy the art of these fabulous artists! Bring a friend, put on your dance shoes, and hope to see you all there! :-) A.R.t Galerie - Teofila Matova - [Website]

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Solo Exhibit at Breeze Dec 1 2008

Same time, same date...different place!
Breeze is having their Grand Opening and Shantu will perform live at 7 pm.
Some examples of some original works from July and a prim grouping as well as my very latest attempts to create interesting and intriguing images for your viewing pleasure!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Premier Art Show

VENUE MOVED ---See New Post I'm excited to exhibit in this new gallery on the Second Floor of Moon Bay. This is my FIRST solo exhibition outside of my own gallery and it is a major milestone. I hope people will come and party with me to celebrate this event in my Second Life as an artist. I'm exhibiting my latest series (as of this date) called "I Love You". Its the best work that I have done so far in my opinion and suggests a shift in exploring this medium--the method called Primagery that I find myself completely absorbed in day in and day out.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Pick of the Week

SLART® website Magazine picked THE GALLERY OF THE MINOTAUR!
I am pleased to announce a little good fortune for my new gallery and studio. Being named the Pick of the Week hopefully will bring in some curious art lovers out there that haven't previously seen my work.
Since leaving the Dark Side of the Moon, its been an enormous challenge to start over. Sachi continues to create beautiful work in her gallery and excels at everything she does. I owe a great deal to our past partnership both creatively and motivationally. Our discovery of Primagery took us on a journey of exploration that was stimulating and rewarding. We both are going our separate ways but we have a bond that cannot be broken. I don't know if she feels the same way but in the spirit of lasting friendship, I hope we can continue to admire each other's work and appreciate our individual success.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

GRAND OPENING

Hope to see you at the Grand Opening of my gallery in Second Life.
Featuring three new series and a selection of previous work from last month.
I set out a prim grouping from one of my new series called "Mescaline". If you haven't ever seen a prim sculpture that is the basis for the 2D work, now you have an opportunity. They aren't always particularly beautiful to look at, as you shall see.
See you There!

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Coming Soon!

The Minotaur was confined to a dark and magical labyrinth. In the myth, the magical powers of nature collide with humanity in a balance between light and dark. He was half bull and half man, struggling to maintain his existence in both worlds.
I strive to explore light and dark and bring magic to color and shapes within the boundaries of the labyrinth of Second Life. Primagery does not exist beyond the maze. In the center of the maze, I find light and purpose, strength and opportunity, unburdened by Real Life.
The gallery will open soon with a new exhibit of my "Imagine" series. I attempted to create a variety of images that evoke a sense of beauty and wonder. I hope you will find them fascinating and worth a visit.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Things Change

Sachi kicked me out of our gallery and so I'm in search of a place to display my work. I wish her the best. I know she will run a successful business and have some exciting shows. Not nearly as exciting without me though...LOL! Contact me if you want to talk about displaying my work or if you are interested in some unique pieces for your home or business.

Friday, October 3, 2008

HALLOWEEN SHOW

Wow! Have we got a SHOW for you! We can hardly wait to show you what we have put together for October.
Just a sampler on the Invitation....
New work by Sachi and me and friends Scottius Polke, Petr Vanbeeck, and new RL Artist Sinova Sinister.
DON'T MISS the Opening of our NEW SHOW!
SEE YOU THERE!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

EXCITING NEW WORK

The gallery has expanded and we have filled the walls with Primagery - beautiful works by Sachi and me. Something for everyone. Sachi has arranged furniture to go with the art and it looks fantastic.
Come see where we are going, what we are doing, and let us know what you think. Welove making art in Second Life. Hope you can pay us a visit.
Don't forget the GRAND OPENING this Friday, September 12 at 7 pm.
PS 9-14-08 "A gift awaits you"---I forgot! Please ask me.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Grand Opening of the Dark Side of the Moon Gallery

The Dark Side of the Moon Gallery will have a Grand Opening September 12th at 7 pm SLT. Come visit anytime.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Harfax/77/94/366

Sachi's show will end August 30 and her new work will be on display at the Dark Side. Please come and see our work in September. Visit our other galleries in Second Life:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Attol/57/110/24

Come see examples of "Primagery".

Monday, August 4, 2008

Launching PRIMAGERY

Primagery is a word I coined for something Sachi and I pioneered in Second Life as a means to create 2D art purely in Second Life. Its the closest thing to making paintings in SL as we can get. We build one or more prims and then apply textures to them--exploring volume, transparency, and luminosity-- and then capture it with a snapshot. Uploading the snapshot in its pure form (unaltered) we then have a 2D image which we lay down on a "canvas". Sachi Nozaki (SL name) --Her work is amazing and beautiful. Please come and see what is possible in Second Life in the world of art. Visit our private gallery "The Dark Side of the Moon".
You may be stunned at the experience. Join our Group too! Become an appreciator of Primagery! Hope to See you! Sledge Roffo