SPARCURIOUS GALLERY
This photo of the Sparcurious gallery's facade was taken
in the NB Misty Day wind setting in Second Life.
in the NB Misty Day wind setting in Second Life.
The large edifice originally built as the Temple of the Bots
for the story of Second Libations, has undergone a major remodel. Only the
shell of the older structure remains, with a handful of previously viewed art pieces.
Most of the rooms and art in the Sparcurious Gallery are new… and there is a
lot of it. If you had visited Second Libations in the past, the new
factory-like galleries will feel disorienting.
Currents 2012, the New Media Festival at Santa Fe opens June
22. See the previous post for more specific information about my participation
there. As I scurry to finish last minute preparations on the sim of Sparquerry,
I have good news to report. I set aside a few small areas within my own exhibit
where I will be showing some superb artwork made by a few other artists. The
focus of this entry is to provide the visitor with a guide including simple
maps, and a list of highlights to see. My installations are usually complex,
the Sparcurious Gallery being no exception, so I have made these maps to assist
the reader. Click on the map images below to enlarge them.
I will be updating
this post as additions or changes are reported.
Lower Level. Beneath the sea. When you transport to the Sparcurious Gallery, you will land in a room called Chamber of Planets. The Transitional Stairwell will take you up to the next level.
Land Level. These galleries give the visitor the option to walk up the Labyrinth Staircases into the exhibit higher up in the sky, or to exit into the jungle which fronts the Sparcurious.
Aerial View of the Sparquerry Sim with the Sparcurious Gallery, Tree House, and Satellite Hub.
PERFORMANCE ART
The date is not yet confirmed when Lilia Artis and Hypatia Pickens will be reading their
poetry. I will be posting the time for the performance here in the
near future.
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NOTE: Please check back to this blog for further updates.
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Iono Allen’s film “Recursivity” addresses
life and death, in their inevitably infinite cycle. From the first prolonged
note of music, in the dark, we are dressed in the mood. The theme and
effects are handled in Iono’s highly sensitive palette of color, composition,
and collage. Each special effect is summoned from the essence of the moment
portrayed, and integrated into the whole, as our limbs are part of our bodies.
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JJCCC's film: "Skillex I Love You"
JJCCC made a wild painterly film on the sim of Sparquerry, which
also includes the neighboring sim of ACC Alpha. His style jumps quickly from shot to shot, but
the viewer can catch the feel of the location due to repetition at different
angles of those places. It can almost feel cubist at times. The colors are
richly saturated, JJCCC reaches for as much paint as his editing program can
afford. Please indulge. Find the link
above to see his film.
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Larkworthy Antfarm's: "Lewiston Factory Girls"
Just updated today, July 29: Larkworthy Antfarm made a film about the exhibit where she bases the theme on escape from the factory. The lyrics guide you toward escape, while the scenes are graced with luminous artistic effects. It's a collage of dreams, and makes me think that the regions of freedom come in waves. You can watch Larkworthy's film by clicking the link just above this text.
LIST OF ARTWORKS ON DISPLAY AT THE SPARCURIOUS
Above scene at the Court of Libations
LEVEL BENEATH THE SEA:
Chamber of Planets:
“Planet Installation” by Haveit Neox
Hall of the Planets: “Drowned
City Installation” by Haveit Neox
“Dream Climbers
2D” by Haveit Neox
Sanctuary: “Green
Dreams Installation” by Haveit Neox
Transitional Stairwell: “The
Hunted” by Stephen Venkman
“untitled”
by Stephen Venkman
“Dream
Climbers 3D” by Haveit Neox
LAND LEVEL
Binary Court (ground): “Floating Along the Drift“ Installation by Lilia Artis
I requested Lilia Artis to make her self portrait at her installation
"Floating Along the Drift"
"Floating Along the Drift"
Binary (mezzanine): Three paintings by Katz Jupiter:
“Approach
of the fire 1”
“Approach
of the fire 2”
“Approach
of the fire 3”
Authors
of the ‘Second Libations’ texts on display:
Ambrosius
Resident
Apmel
Goosson
Auryn
Beorn
Hazart
Monday
Hypatia
Pickens
Katz
Jupiter
Lilia
Artis
Neva
Black
Strat
Inshan
Temi
Sirbu
Court of Libations: “Orange
Factory Installation” by Haveit Neox
“Body
Shop” by Haveit Neox
“Rehydration”
by Haveit Neox
“Flies
in Tribute of Louis Pons” by Haveit Neox
DaVinci Court: “Tribute
to Da Vinci’s Vetruvian Man” by Haveit Neox
Dormitory: “The Dreamer” by Haveit Neox
“Ship of Fools” by Haveit Neox
Labyrinth Staircases: “Dogman
Wizard” by Haveit Neox
SKY LEVEL
Bridge of Quests: Series
of 8 paintings by Ziki Questi which line the bridge:
Self portrait at her display of art on the bridge in Sparquerry.
My thanks to Ziki for making her self portrait at my request.
"Zigana at Sea Salts 1"
"Humanoid 17"
"Empress and Hierophant 2"
"Humanoid 2"
"Roche 10"
"Gulf of Lune 1"
"Chouchou 4"
"Felona e Sorona 4"
Lyrical Skywalk: Poems
by Lilia Artis
Self portrait by Lilia Artis, standing amid her poetry
on the Lyrical Skywalk. With my appreciation for her
artistic contributions as well as valuable feedback and suggestions.
on the Lyrical Skywalk. With my appreciation for her
artistic contributions as well as valuable feedback and suggestions.
Satellite Hub:
Photo courtesy of Stephen Venkman
“My
Road Less Traveled” by Stephen Venkman
“Drowned
Vision” by Stephen Venkman
“Circle
of Dreams Installation” by Haveit Neox
THE SIM OF SPARQUERRY
Built by Haveit Neox.
EXHIBIT COVERAGE
Film:
RECURSIVITY by Iono Allen
(Most of the latter half of 'Recursivity' was filmed at the exhibit in Sparquerry)
Blogs:
EXHIBIT COVERAGE
Film:
RECURSIVITY by Iono Allen
(Most of the latter half of 'Recursivity' was filmed at the exhibit in Sparquerry)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkhhJxfpFzo&list=UUau2uwcAq_piedjavtmqp9A&index=1&feature=plcp
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"Skillex I Love You" by JJCCC
(Most of the latter half of 'Recursivity' was filmed at the exhibit in Sparquerry)
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"Skillex I Love You" by JJCCC
(Most of the latter half of 'Recursivity' was filmed at the exhibit in Sparquerry)
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Blogs:
Quan’s Travelogues
Ziki’s Blog
NOTE: Please check back to this blog for further updates.
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