As part of the 2010 Imagine Festival, UTSA is presenting SnowCrash. This newest exhibit at UTSA”s ArtSpace is a scene of Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel “Snow Crash.” The entire sim was developed by Igor Ballyhoo in collaboration with Rebeca Bashly, both of whom worked tirelessly for weeks to create an immersive environment that captures the mood and scenery of Stephenson’s novel. This work alone makes a visit to the exhibit more than worthwhile.

(Picture courtesy of Starlash Sweetwater)

What further adds to the experience is the fantastic art placed by some of the most prominent artists in SL. The exhibit includes 3D and 2D art set on boats and rafts around a central ship, as well as art placed on the ship itself. In alphabetical order and by “dimensions,” the artists are:

3D ART:

Alizarin Goldflake

Ariel Brearly

Artistide Despres

Bryn Oh

Eliza Wierwight

Glyph Graves

Jedda Zenovka

Misprint Thursday

Sabrinaa Nightfire

Shellina Winkler

Sorror Nishi

Ub Yifu

2D ART:

Bliss Violet

Eliza Wierwight

Lilianna Clarity

Starlash Sweetwater

ADDITIONAL LOCATION:

The education collaboration between August Chrome (Peru) and constructivIST Solo (USA) has led to the creation of a Global Social Networking Visualization Map on the sim adjacent to UTSA’s ArtSpace – the UTSA Administrative Island. Please add yourself to the forming network by clicking on the map at the location you wish your marker to show at.  To connect with the others who placed a marker, just click on their’s and wait for them  to accept your request to connect. If you received a request you can either accept the request via menu OR click their marker in return.

The exhibition will officially open at 3PM SLT today, Starlash Sweetwater will be the DJ for the time of the party (YaY)

Wether you want to attend the party or visit the Sim (just look at the picture, aren’t you already getting all excited about it???),  teleport to UTSA’s ARTSPACE

So I took monday off… just to relax you know? Nice little peaceful day, enjoying my cup of coffee at home and then… Chandra Meehan kidnapped me…. I cannot recall what fruit I posed on last time she did one such picture shoot, but of corse, this time… it had to be PUMPKINS.

Chou Skinstad, Chandra Meehan and Honey Bender all wear

Outfit: !dM deviousMind “Miss Sally” HalloweenCostume

Left to Right:

Chou is wearing:

Skin by Exodi

Hair by Truth

Eyes by Poetic Colors

Pumps by Magnifico

Chandra is wearing:

Hair by BOON

Eyes by !dM deviousEyes

Skin by Belleza

Pumps by Stiletto Moody

Honey is wearing:

Hair by BOON

Skin by LeLutka (Minnu Palen, Halloween skin, retired)

Lashes by  The oBscene

Ankle boots from PoosyShoes

Props and poses part of  (*chanimations fruitFetish: pumpkinPatch!

Chandra Meehan’s post about her new props

Want to know more?

Jessica Constantine on Flickr

Starlash Sweetwater on Flickr

The opening of the exhibition is today, june 26 at 2PM

Come join us all at 13 Gallery

Special thanks to Ariel for providing the extra information. <3

See you all there!!!

Cocoon

I must you

Escape

Some say silk support

30 times its own weight

How many times can you support

The weight of my choices

Frigg Ragu is a natural story teller in both lives. Using her own poses and works on Flickr, she shares with the rest of us the endless possibilities of the metaverse. If you would like to take part of her journey and share in the stories, I welcome you to visit Frigg’s Flickr page and visit The Companion where you will find  her pose shop. In this story, anything is possible.

*Avatars by Alpha Tribe

** Original artwork by Frigg Ragu

Asian Vogue II - Pose & Photo by Del May

Del May is not your typical SL artist. Actually, there is nothing typical about Del May whatsoever. Her art and style is of her own and she is always evolving, pushing the boundaries one nudge at a time.

Euridyce and Orpheus - Pose & Photo by Del May

I have been following Del May’s work for just about a year now. When I first opened my Flickr account, she was one of the first artists that grabbed my attention. Many, many favourites ago - Del May caught my eye with some of the most unusual and poetic pieces of SL Art I had ever seen. To me, Del May seemed to be about risks, challenges and growth. Needless to say, Del May still has it.

From poses, to this unique style and to her works of art; Del May has made a name for herself. Del May did and still does things that no other artists have done. Yes, I truly do admire her and I am not alone.

Watching Del May develop over the last year has been exciting and like me, so many of us are curious to see what she will do next.

As for her poses, Del May’s shop has also done its share of developing. She certainly outgrew her little under water shop but it isn’t just the about quantity of poses she produces. These poses that Del May creates are works of art on their own. Whenever I am looking for something original, emotional or provactive - I visit Del May’s shop. Del May understands how form and movement can tell a story. Not only that, she understands how important every detail is to convey this story. I would think that those who visit Del May’s shop or use her poses are likely to agree, these aren’t your average poses. Del May poses are special.

When it comes to sharing her work, Del May stays busy with expos, like the one at nOrth Gallery and and recently at The Benzaiten Gallery – 13.

Lethargy - Pose & Photo by Del May

Another project, one I find to be most exciting, is Del May is opening her own space where she and others can share their work. Details will surely come out soon but for now I can say that I am sure that this will be another incredible venture we will all enjoy as it unfolds.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet Del May in world on a few occasions while supporting other SL Artists and attending various organized events. When you meet Del May in world, she is not at all intimidating. She is a warm personality; she is kind and flattering. However to look at her, Del May obviously stands out. Her looks are beautiful but not in the traditional sense. Del May is, in fact, a rare breed and is truly an individual in every sense.

Perhaps this is why we can’t stop watching?