"Le Bain se Meurt"

“Le Bain se Meurt”  (The Dying Bath)

     Many years ago, I remember seeing an ancient, frail man, being helped into the shallow end of the pool by an assistant. The extreme delicacy of his health gently wrapped around his skeletal frame, and the deliberate slowness in which he was lowered into the water, was the essence of grace. Hi pale skin soaked up the bright sunlight from the glass walls, and a smile came over his face as the water displaced gravity. This image remains in my head. I made a multi-colored clay sculpture based on the old man for an exhibit in Real Life, then recently, photographed my sculpture to bring into Second Life. I also included other scenes that I've sculpted and painted over the years, including a clay town which I portray as human culture burning itself into the soil. Having been one of the artists invited to display at the Galerie des Machines in Paris 1900, I felt this theme would work well for the large room I was offered.  

     The man being dipped into the water takes on a secondary related story for my installation. The idea of one’s life coming close to the end is symbolized with the bath. The water is not pristine and clean, it is acidic, glowing unnaturally, and is contained within polluted walls.  The bath here represents our dying oceans, the fragile state of the man is the weakening life in the seas. The room is flooded with light. The smoggy air is hot to breath, and we see two centaur angels ready to carry the dead to the next world. At its last breath, each angel will be followed by their armies to carry the dead planet to its burial ground: the sun.

     “Le Bain se Meurt” is on display at the Galerie des Machines.

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     My installation is part of a large group display of artwork at the Galerie. It is a grand turn-of-the-century structure filled with artworks that I greatly enjoyed exploring. 

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La Lune de la Ville Perdue

     Sivi Kelberry and Akilae Gant projected my film “Lost Alphabet of La Città Perduta” onto the interior surfaces of their spherical theater high above the town of Città Perduta for 24 hours.

Scene from the movie: "La Lune de la Ville Perdue"

     It was presented as a farewell event to my installation “Lost Alphabet” at La Città Perduta. After which, the work gravitated into the sky, and beyond, in the direction of the moon. I created a story for the filming of this event, where the spherical theater becomes the moon. The name of the movie is: "La Lune de la Ville Perdue".

     Click here to watch "La Lune de la Ville Perdue"

     Please scroll down to see the names of the people who appear in the film.

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SYNOPSIS OF STORY in English:

     Recent discoveries reveal that the moon is not made of cheese. Rather, it is a metal so unusual, that it doesn’t even figure onto the Periodic Table of Elements. Its main characteristic is the absorption of emotions, of place, of history.  The thoughts and experiences of explorers to the moon are projected throughout this metal’s surfaces inside the grand hollow of the moon. The luminous substance has such a strong gravitational pull, that many individuals, and even entire village populations, have been lifted into its embrace.

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Film and story by Haveit Neox

July, 2013

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     Sivi Kelberry et Akilae Gant ont montré mon film "Lost Alphabet of La Città Perduta " sur les surfaces intérieures de leur théâtre sphérique audessus de la terre.

     Ce fut l'adieu à l'installation "Lost Alphabet" dans la ville de La Città Perduta. Après quoi, l'œuvre a gravité dans le ciel, et au-delà, vers la lune.

     La sphère est restée en place dans le ciel audessus de la Città Perduta pendant 24 heures. C'est là que j'ai filmé le contenu de cette nouvelle histoire qui s'appelle: "La Lune de la Ville Perdue".

Cliquez ici pour regarder le film: "La Lune de la Ville Perdue".

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AVEC:

Akilae Gant

Callinet Dagostino

Derek Michelson

FreeWee Ling

Haveit Neox

Leonard Magnifico

Lilia Artis

Moeuhane Sandalwood

Murdock 'Doc' Beningborough

Rebeka Markus

Roxanne

Sivi Kelberry

Thaddeus Nadeau

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One Week Extension of the Lost Alphabet at La Città Perduta.

A scene from Bethlise Lorgsval's film 

     Lost Alphabet has been held over for one more week. This was really exciting news for me, because not only have Akilae and Sivi extended the installation one more week, they have also made plans for an event the day before tear down. If my internet connection cooperates, I plan to do a film about the event. Sivi and Akilae have something very special beginning this Friday, July 5, at 1 pm SLT.  Inside a gigantic cinema sphere, the visitor will be emersed into the film which tells the story of Lost Alphabet. Click on your media button on arrival, and the sphere will dip you into the story. The event will last for 24 hours coming to a close at 1 pm Saturday, July 6.

Click HERE to arrive to the Cinema Sphere (all day Friday, and until 1 pm SLT on Saturday)

View inside the Lost Town 360 degree cinema. This is a scene playing from "Lost Alphabet"

The sphere accommodates visitors in ultimate comfort. Click your media button to start the film.

     Bethlise Lorgsval composed a beautiful film following the entire story of Lost Alphabet. She reads the text in French, accompanied by marvelous views of La Città Perduta. I love listening to her voice as she narrates the chapters. It sounds very musical to me.

Click here to watch Bethlise’s film.

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     L’Alphabet Perdu a été prolongé d'une semaine. C'est vraiment d'excellentes nouvelles pour moi, parce que non seulement Akilae et Sivi ont offert la prolongation, ils ont également fait des plans pour un événement le jour avant la terminaison de l'installation. Si ma connexion internet coopère, je prévois faire un film sur cet événement. Sivi et Akilae ont choisi quelque chose de très spécial. C'est une enorme sphere cinematographique ou le visiteur est entoure par un film qui decrit l'histoire de l'Alphabet Perdu. Poussez sur votre bouton media, et le film se verrait. Ca commencera le 5 Juillet, le Vendredi, a 13h SLT, et durera pendant 24 heures.

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     Bethlise Lorgsval a composé un beau film qui suit l'histoire entière de l'Alphabet Perdu. Elle lit le texte en français, accompagné de merveilleuses vues sur La Città Perduta. J'aime écouter la musicalité de sa voix quand elle raconte les chapitres.

Cliquez ici pour écouter le film “The Lost of alphabet… inLost town” de Bethlise.

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LOST ALPHABET

“LOST ALPHABET” comes down on June 30, 2013

     It seems only a couple weeks ago that I set up my story “Lost Alphabet” in the city of La Citta Perduta. But in fact, it’s been three months! It was wonderful to be a part of Sivi Kelberry’s and Akilae Gant’s beautifully built sim. As I get ready to bid farewell to what was a most enjoyable project, I made a film of the story that takes the viewer on a tour of the installation. The picture above is an excerpt from the movie.

Please CLICK HERE to watch the movie: "Lost Alphabet of La Citta Perduta"

     Akilae and Sivi have had many installations in their La Citta Perduta sim (Lost Town). I count myself most fortunate to have been a participant, and there will be others following mine. It’s a good idea to take a landmark if you visit La Citta Perduta (the name of the sim is ‘Land of Glory’). You are guaranteed a new look and story within the city. Just before my installation, was one by Yooma Mayo. Towering mechanical elephants walked through the city, their legs rising many stories high, and enormous acrobats with the most graceful prim sculpting ventured across the sky on tight ropes suspended from elephant to elephant. Only Sivi and Akilae know what is next in the future for La Citta Perduta. As for me, I am most curious to see what the futureS bring to this city that I adore!

     Please scroll down for previous posts for information about “Lost Alphabet”.

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A RUSTED DEVELOPMENT. Coming Down This WeekEnd

     When Rowan Derryth invited me to build the city for A Rusted Development, I had no idea its proposed run of 2 or 3 months would be extended into a little over a year! Talented artists filled the city with their amazing creations (please see detailed info about this in my entries about A Rusted Development earlier in this blog). But this weekend (June 9 and 10), our time is up, and the exhibit must be removed to make room for the next artist.

     Ziki Questi, one of the artists who set up her installation (of scripted landscape art which falls from the sky, or decomposes upon a visitor’s approach) within the Rusted Development city, informed me yesterday that a couple scenes from the show are included in episode 7 of the Drax Files. If you haven’t seen this series, I suggest watching the episodes for well-presented information about Second Life. Each episode takes a theme, and Rusted Development was fortunate to figure into the series.

THE DRAX FILES: WORLD MAKERS (Episode 7: Rod Humble)

Click HERE (or the line above) to watch the film. A Rusted Development is seen toward the early part of the film between 1:02 and 1:23. That’s a FULL 21 seconds! Hope you enjoy it. And please make sure to watch the other episodes too, they are all fun and of fine quality.

My heartfelt thanks to Rowan Derryth and all the incredible artists who participated with their outrageously creative imaginations.

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LOST ALPHABET: The Illustrated Story

More details about my installation at La Citta Perduta is mentioned in previous posts. Here, you can see the picture book with all 13 chapters. Clicking on each page below will enlarge it a little more for easier reading. (French and Italian translations are available at the installation). But to really experience the story with all its animation, space, and color effects, you need to fly into the 3D installation at La Citta Perduta!

Reviews and Film are listed at the bottom of this entry.

I am very grateful to the people below who have posted information about my exhibit, and to the people who let me know about the posts! Please check out these reviews, photos, and film.

REVIEWS and PHOTO ESSAYS:

Ziki Questi:. Click here to view Ziki's blog. 

Honour McMillan: Click here to view Honour's blog.

Apmel: Click here to view Apmel's blog.

Dido Haas: Click here to see Dido's photos.

Bamboo Barnes: Click here to see Bamboo's photos.

FILM:

By Sivi Kelberry. This suite of images created by Sivi follows the story faithfully. With her remarkably artistic eye, each of the filmmaker's picture imparts a rich sense emotion. Click to watch the film here.

By Larkworthy Antfarm. A wonderfully colorful rendition of the build. Larkworthy works in layering for an exciting viewpoint of the installation: Click to watch the film here.

By Florentine Writer. A group of 5 films, accompanied by music, with some dramatic angles. Each film focuses predominantly on one area at a time. Click to watch the films here.

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Magical Night

     Sivi Kelberry and Akilae Gant built the remarkable Lost Town (Città Perduta), and tonight (Saturday, Mar 23) an extraordinary event was staged above the roof of the Palazzo. The fabulous musical entertainment of REIS and Ald Alter was choreographed around the 13 chapters of LOST ALPHABET. Sivi had placed a giant sphere around the welcoming area with panoramic views to the city below. The show began as the sphere blossomed into exquisite textures. The multiple layers and effects animated the scene with masterful timing. The colorful surrounds within this contained environment flowed with the music and followed the story chapter by chapter as guests danced on the celestial glass floor. It was breathtaking to hear the beautiful voice of Reis and the music of Ald; a finely matched duo. I know I wasn’t the only person who got up in real life to move with the music, often of Brazilian rhythm and other times of lingering moods. People really seemed to be appreciating this spectacle as the special treat it was. Lots of friends were greeting each other in the festive ambiance and enjoying their enthusiastic and fun hosts, Akilae and Sivi. I believe it lasted nearly two hours, and I still wanted more. In the last scene, Sivi was able to somehow brilliantly plan a suggestion of the tower from chapter 13 with its flying pages swirling around its girth, while the music courted the theme. With eyes glued to the screen, the finale produced the kind of moment that marks memory. None of my pictures captured the magic of the ensemble, but I am posting a couple anyway (from the last scene) for a glimpse into a most special night. 

     If you were not able to attend this event, I hope you can still come by to see the installation “Lost Alphabet”. The information is in the previous post below. Please come to visit.

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