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Monday, March 31, 2025
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Friday, February 28, 2025
JM Artdesign – A Hub for Art & Photography in Second Life
Step into the world of JM Artdesign, a creative space dedicated to art and photography in Second Life. Owned by Jayden Mercury—a professional model, photoartist, blogger, and stylist—JM Artdesign is more than just a gallery; it’s a place where creativity flourishes.
The gallery showcases a diverse range of artistic works, offering talented creators a platform to display their visions. With regular events, including art show openings and closing parties, JM Artdesign fosters a vibrant and inspiring community.
Jayden Mercury brings years of experience in fashion, modeling, and visual storytelling to the scene. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for artistic expression, he captures the essence of style and emotion in every project.
inworld group: secondlife:///app/group/d33b76eb-0c1c-bc02-9655-208c21bd02a0/about
gallery: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hidden%20Reef/48/180/3059
my blog: https://inslstyle.blogspot.com/
Monday, June 19, 2023
SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: “Edward Hopper” Exhibition at La Gallery~ Ely Catronis Reporting…
Glancing around New Orleans, you see this dark diner, it seems familiar, you cannot quite place it, La Gallery invites you to walk inside. This is when you realize you have just entered one of Edward Hopper's most famous paintings, Nighthawks.
This is one of the many works of art featured in the exhibit of his work being showcased at La Gallery developed for you to learn and enjoy. Edward Hopper, a man who felt “If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint.”
I stepped off the trolley in front of La Gallery and met up with Lalle to learn more about this unique exhibit.
Interview with Lalle Vanbeeck-Na (lallena)
Ely: Hello Lalle! It is wonderful to be here at La Gallery again. This is your second exhibition here at La Gallery, we covered your first show here. That was such a wonderful exhibit. I will make sure to include the link to that article for our readers.
Is there anything you would like to share about that show before we head into this one?
Lalle:I could add that the exhibition is still relevant since it is still possible to visit it in New Orleans . I really liked doing it. The theme of the exhibition "Celebrities who are also painters" is quite unique, because I think it has never been done before even in RL. This asked me for some work so I think it will remain permanent.
Ely: Oh that is great! We can make sure everyone gets the Slurl to the new location for it. Keeping it permanent must help you keep your overall purpose of La Gallery thrive on in Second Life. Can you explain with us what the purpose and goal of La Gallery is in SL? What do you want to achieve?
Lalle:I wanted to create, to do something concrete in SL. I did it in a field that interests me: the art world. It is first of all a personal satisfaction. The Gallery, like any gallery, is a space dedicated to the exhibition and promotion of art in general, the main purpose being to present works to the public and to promote artists. The theme of these two exhibitions was close to my heart but with artists who did not really need promotion. We are in SL, so I think that the next exhibitions will also be devoted to artists who evolve in SL.
Ely: That sounds wonderful. You mentioned art close to your heart. This new exhibit features the artwork of Edward Hopper. What inspired you to choose the work of this one artist?
Lalle: I had the chance to see the exhibition devoted to Edward Hopper 10 years ago in Paris. I was still young but I had really liked it. Later in my studies, I did a presentation on Hopper. So I knew the subject quite well. It seemed interesting to me to present his artwork. And even if he is a very famous American painter of the 20th century, I realize that many people do not know him.
Between his paintings, his etchings, his illustrations..., Hopper has produced a very diverse and impressive work. Through this exhibition, maybe some will know him a little better.
Ely: Walking around the gallery with you, I was able to experience first hand with you many features of this exhibit. Can you share with our readers a little about what to expect at the exhibit? What makes it unique? Are there special pieces that you feature?
Lalle: You will see many paintings by Edward Hopper. It is a fairly complete panorama of his work, all presented chronologically and according to the techniques used (watercolor, oil painting, etchings, drawings, illustrations, etc.). There was a lot to show. We needed a method of presentation.
I don't think there is something very unique in this exhibition because all his paintings are known. We did not discover a painting hidden in an attic. The only thing that could be called unique is that we have reproduced the bar from his famous painting "Nighthawks" at the entrance of the gallery, which you may have walked through, in New Orleans City.
Ely: I did enjoy being able to sit at the counter in the diner. Also watching the video about him was interesting as well. I'm Curious, do you have one piece of Hopper's that is your favorite?
Lalle: If I have to choose one, I'm not going to be very original, I'm going to choose the most famous "Nighthawks". This iconic artwork depicts a late night scene in a bar with three customers and a waiter (the bar we reproduced in New Orleans). There is a somewhat strange, dark and worrying atmosphere that I like; between the lit interior of the bar and the darkened street outside. I could have mentioned many others like "Gas" with its red gas pumps, "Automat" or "Chop Suey" for example.
Ely: You have all the works throughout the decades of this work. Is there an era of his that you prefer over the others?
Lalle: I appreciate all the periods and all of his work. However, I have a preference for scenes of urban life, streets, buildings with this very precise architecture... but also interiors and the characters around, often lonely and melancholy.
Ely: If someone is interested How can an artist showcase their work here? What type of art are you looking for?
Lalle: He just has to contact us... and present his work... It must please us at least a minimum and likely to please others as well... We are open to all types of art... We are not closed.
Ely: Anything else you would like to share?
Lalle: I just hope that people will come and visit and also appreciate the exhibition and the work of Edward Hopper. I really enjoyed doing it even if it took a long time to set up.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
La Gallery SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Orleans%20City/143/161/22
Group: La Gallery secondlife:///app/group/4fb0f7e5-1fd9-fdc1-0209-37bf57b9a0a7/about
Preferred Contact: Lalle Vanbeeck-Na (Lallena Resident)
Article on first exhibit: http://www.slenquirer.com/2022/03/also-painters-exhibition-at-la-gallery.html
New Slurl to the “also painters” exhibit: https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Orleans%20City/121/69/2501
Monday, September 26, 2022
THE MEN´S CLOSET SEPTEMBER ROUND IS NOW OPEN
The Men´s Closet Event by Posesion Productions We open the September round of our exclusively male event THE MEN´S CLOSET. You can find original creations only for men. Clothes, shoes, accessories, hairs, eyes, complements.....all you need to make you unique. Don't miss what our fabulous designers have made for you! The Best Brands for YOU !!!!!!!!!! This round we have a fantastic group gift by NOCT!! September 26th - October 19th Event gallery : https://bit.ly/3H4cn7t Taxi: https://bit.ly/3ggcW2 **DESIGNERS** .catori. Altgard Angry Store Animosity Artisan Eden B(u)y Me Poses BamPu Legacies Bartimeu Blue Flower Boyberry Bring To Light Chou Corvines Dialogue Dopelit Dreamland Designs Eaglelux Girl Krush Goddess Creations Hagenti HIS Holik In-Joi Lush Poses Madame Noir MaleDiction MaleFic Maza Noct Nosferatum Rise Design Rowers Sanjak Six Feet Under SVP Tenebre Totally Wicked Vegvisir ZAKER ZOD
WebSite: https://posesionproduction.wixsite.com/posesion Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheMensClosetEvent/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/194862221@N06/ https://www.flickr.com/groups/14816756@N23/
Sunday, May 22, 2022
LA GALLERY PRESENTS "CELEBRITIES... ALSO PAINTERS" GOING ON NOW !
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Circle of Influence A New Art Installation by Monroe Snook
You are cordially invited to join us Sunday, 27 February from 12pm-2pm slt for Monroe Snook's special exhibit on Sinful Retreat II entitled, "Circle of Influence." Bsukmet and DJ Sussyk will bring their unique musical stylings to the fray. We are so excited to share this afternoon of art and music with you! ___________________________________________________________________ About the Artist: Monroe Snook - Multi-media artist (digital and analog), Fine Art and Abstract photography, Curator and owner of Studio 33, an SL art gallery active for about 10 years, SL fine art photography and SL fashion photographer for about 5 years. Art Maniacs Group founder. Monroe's first exhibits in SL showcased her RL floral photography depicting macro images of sensual structures of nature's plenty. In early 2008, she became passionate about SL photography - growing her skill and range within this medium just after the launch of wind-light prior to the explosions of filters and presets. Other artistic endeavors include digital abstracts, abstract photography, multi-media collage, watercolor, acrylic painting, pastel, and sketch work. Many of Monroe's works are award-winning from various SL photo and KoinUP SL photo contests. Her work has been featured in many blogs, SL magazine articles, and SL Best of Best. She was a featured artist of Avatriat and has exhibited work across the SL world. Thank you for visiting this Monroe Snook collection. As a curious artist, it seems my style and approach are ever in flux - there is always a new direction, a new technique, or inkpot I am excited to try. As a result, my exhibits are unpredictable. I like that. Boil it all down...Monroe is alive, does art, and is blessed to have such awesome friends.
Taxi: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sinful%20Retreat/194/123/999
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Dollhouses & Miniatures at Janus Gallery III
You are cordially invited to join us Sunday, 13 February from 12pm-2pm slt for Cassie Eldemar's new exhibit at Janus Gallery III entitled, "Dollhouses and Miniatures" Holly Giles will perform for the first hour followed by Winter. We're excited to share this unique afternoon of art and music with you!
___________________________________________________________________ About the Artist: Cassie Eldemar - Biography "I listen when the prims start to whisper, and we create a story" Cassie Eldemar - Retired school teacher and soon to be great grandmother. I joined SL in 2007 a year before I retired. A librarian friend told me about SL and talked me into joining. I was pretty new to computers and the internet back then, and after a couple dozen attempts to find a name that wasn't already taken, I ended up as Cashew Writer...laughs. It didn't take me too long to find the Ivory Tower of Prims which became my alma mater. I've always laughed and called myself the slowest builder in SL. One because I took my time, and two because it seemed to take me about 6 years to catch onto building. It was about then that I became very ill. After I started to recover, I considered quitting SL. But my RL husband of 45 years thought I should stay, and joined SL to be with me here: As it turned out, building became my therapy. I learned to start listening to the prims and my building started to bloom. A building friend introduced me to Mesh Studio, and that has become a very useful building tool. About 4 years ago, I tried making a dollhouse on a very small scale. As I finished a linkset I would mesh it, and when I was finished, the little victorian dollhouse was only 9 LI! Everyone loved the size, the details, and the low LI.....so I tried making one with furniture and other details....and as they say, the rest is history. Last summer, I started the Collectible series which are smaller and lower LI than the miniatures and include little people. They promise to be a lot of fun:) Enjoy! Cassie
Website: https://www.sinfulretreat.com/ SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sinful%20Retreat/59/210/26
Sunday, July 4, 2021
From the Depths to the Heights at Sinners & Saints Art Show- STARTING JULY 10th!
Sinful Retreat and Angels Rest are mirrors for each other, highlighting the dichotomy of light and dark in art and humanity as a whole. We thought it appropriate that our first show should reflect that. Despite the terminology, you need not think in terms of Christianity. This show represents the width and breadth of the arts in Second Life. With submissions from about 30 artists and poets from across the grid, and performances by 15 musicians and DJs (and counting) this show is sure to encapsulate all of us and serve to start some interesting conversations. We cannot wait to gaze deep into the mirror with you.
Sinners & Saints Art Show opens on July 10th with spiritLed, Semina, and Acoustic Energy at 12pm SLT. Music events will follow throughout the month, and the exhibit itself will stand through September, at which point selected pieces will rotate in and out of circulation on the sims of Sinful Retreat and Angels Rest.
Slurls: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sinful%20Retreat/134/239/3502
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angels%20Rest/129/18/3502
July’s Schedule (Subject to change and additions)
Keep an eye here for any changes https://www.sinfulretreat.com/sinners-saints-performers
July 10th
3PM Spiritled
4pm Semina
5PM AE
July 13th
12PM SLT Buskmet Stormcrow
1PM SLT Morlita Quan
July 17th
7PM Aufwie
8PM Noma
July 18th
1PM SLT Traci
2PM SLT Haze
July 19th
10PM SLT SHEYZ
11PM SLT Poul
July 20th
12AM SLT Kael
3PM SLT Donn Devor
July 25th
9PM Essence
10PM Max
Saturday, April 25, 2020
5th Annual Kultivate Spring Art Show April 24th- May 1st
5th Annual Kultivate Spring Art Show
Kultivate Magazine is a publication about the cultural aspects of Second Life. The goal of Kultivate Magazine is to support art, culture, photography, music, and fashion. Kultivate Magazine consists of the magazine, The Windlight Art Gallery, The Edge Gallery of Black & White Imagery, The Kultivate Loft Gallery, The Kultivate Signature Gallery, The Kultivate AIR Gallery & The Kultivate Select Gallery. Kultivate Magazine is proud to be the media partner and primary sponsor of Team Diabetes of Second Life, an official and authorized team for The American Diabetes Association
https://kultivatemagazine.com/2020-spring-art-show/
https://kultivatemagazine.com/2020-spring-art-show/
Saturday, March 14, 2020
A SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE: Unusual Oracle at Curei's Floating Gallery
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Interview with SL Photographer Dixmix Souce -Seersha Heart Reporting...
Friday, September 30, 2016
A Review of Nabrej Aabye's latest exhibition "Itineraries" - Triuzla reporting.
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