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

I almost missed Del may’s new exhibition! I owe it to Starlash for reminding me, sending me a TP to the party she was DJying at. And if you know me, I find it impossible to say no to Star when she DJs ^^. The place is surprising, part of Fade Lei’s new construction at Filthy Cute.

Since the exhibition is still in place, feel free to visit  Del May’s exhibition at Filthy Cute.

And just in case you’d wonder how she can be this creative, Del May’s gallery on Flickr

VENTURA ARTE & JARDIN presents “SEASONS” exhibiting the works of Eves Rodenberger, Carlotta Ceawlin and sculpture by Gore Suntzu; Sunday Sept 12/ 12pm -2pm

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!!!

The poster says it all. The list of guests is impressive, certainly the event of the week.

“You Say… I’ll be” location

nOrth Cafe - picture by Carthalis Rossini

What do you get when you fuse cyberpunk, dirty electro/progressive sounds, delicious textures adorning coffee shop walls and some of the best artistic talents in SL? You get the opening of nOrth Gallery INSILICO.

nOrth Presents

As someone who loves to follow the art community of SL, I am always looking for the next great thing. When I saw the plans for nOrth Gallery, I knew this would be something spectacular.

INSILICO is already known for its incredible and unique design and is a haven for artists looking for the perfect shot. Now artists, art lovers and the like have another excuse to come visit INSILICO.

When you first venture in the coffee shop part of the gallery, you can’t help but to be overwhelmed by the colours. The walls are bold, vibrant and warm; the coffee bar is both elaborate and fun. The atmosphere is inviting and gives way that there is much more to see.

Starlash, owner of nOrth Gallery, kindly gave me a tour of the gallery as everything was just falling into place. Seeing the transformation as it was happening was such a great treat. As I gave her my feedback of how wonderful the place is, she gracefully spoke of everyone else’s talents. Truly it was a team effort.

The second floor of the nOrth is lined with remarkable pieces from INSILICO resident and artist, Carthalis Rossini. Each piece is proof positive of his love for his home. Perhaps this is why he has been chosen as the gallery opener. Aside from his dedication to INSILICO, his pieces are all very unique and special.

One more level up at nOrth is a mixed bag of exclusive pieces from some of the greatest artists I know. Del May, Ariel Brearly, Mielo Minotaur, Fingers Scintilla, Sanam Sewell, and Sura Abismo will line the walls together; each artist showing exactly why they were chosen for this momentous occasion.

This Saturday, February 6th from 3pm-7pm; nOrth will open its doors with huge festivities. DJs Miss Cyberpink and nOrth’s very own Starlash will be on hand for your listening pleasure as you take in your surroundings. Don’t miss out!

The Darkness Beholds Light gallery presents tonight, january 31 at 12 PM SLT, its

DARKNESS and LIGHT exhibition, featuring work by Lifer Bloobury and Serafina Ezvalt

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Casablanca%20Estates%20Two/201/174/22

Today January 30, What I Love Gallery presents Fingers Scintilla’s DIGITAL exhibition.

Opening time, 1PM SLT, Jan 30.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aleasy/6/26/29

The Uncover blog is proud to relay the news of some of the best art events on the Grid.

Thank you Zizzy Umaga for letting us know of the coming exhibition at Panthers Gallery on January 29.

** Opening event: friday 29^th january 2010, 01:00 pm PST (CET 22:00h)

The artist featured will be Cala Rossini

Location: slurl.com/secondlife/Ocean%20Ridge/40/215/1001

DJ´s: ARNAUD Mureaux and Tuan Quan

Story and modelling: June Dion

Image processing by Designerpete Enyo

I ONLY SAID….

The Orian style kimono was made for the 4th aniversary of the store. I have created similar outfits for each annual show. The kimono wearer is coverd by two kimono. One side is exposed, sheer similar to underwear. The hair pin featured Shamisen guitar parts, which Oiran play during a performance.  The title was taken from the song ‘My Bloody Valentine’, my most favourite music, the lyrics being well-suited for Orian, as they are prisoners of the brothels.  She can not ask for help, even if she has fallen in love with a man. The Chain and Mouth Mascot symbolized the hard life they live.

**Visit Designerpete’s gallery : http://www.flickr.com/photos/35024265@N06/

Uncover is happy to present the first of  “Tell us a Story”, Undine

Story and modelling: June Dion

Image processing by Ariel Brearly

UNDINE
One of my customers asked me to make a new mermaid, since I hadn’t made one in a long time. She wanted goth and witch style, so I tried to make one like that. I started with remaking an AO and made a posestand this time to assist with building. I  made grander poses and movements for a wicked woman mermaid. After that, I got the idea that she should be living in the deep sea.  I used the Arowana photo from my graphic library, encorporating all the texture for prims / clothes (except eyes) from that. To enhance the deep sea feel of the mermaid, I made the tail similar to an invertebrate animal. While making the texture, I added frills like fur around the arms to resemble a fur shawl in silhouette. This outfit had no name until it was complteted, but was named Undine after I read a story about this mythical water nymph who could curse her unfaithful husband.

** Visit Ariel’s Flickr gallery at http://www.flickr.com/photos/14405515@N03/