SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: "Also Painters” Exhibition at La Gallery Grand Opening March 25th at 3:30 SLT pm Sponsored by The SL Enquirer

 

“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” - Salvador Dali

Dali couldn’t have said it any better. Artists aren’t just limited to one craft. From painters and sculptures to poets and musicians. Art has many branches of inspiration. In Second Life, the art community is spread across the virtual landscape with many talented people showcasing their work in a plethora of mediums from photography, sketches, watercolor, and graphic arts to mesh sculptures, textures, and builds. But they are not limited to virtually created art, art lovers from all over the world, and venue curators also recognize and celebrate famous artists as well.

La Gallery, The New Art Space presents a unique exhibition experience featuring musicians like Bob Dylan, David Bowie, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, and more who extended their musical talent into canvas paintings. Be sure to check out this impressive exhibition kicking off on March 25th at 3:30 pm SLT. Curated by Lalle Vanbeeck-Na and sponsored by The SL Enquirer.  

SLE met up with Lalle to learn more about La Gallery, this event, and what’s to come.

Interview with Lalle Vanbeeck-Na (lallena)

SLE: How did you discover Second Life and what inspired you to get involved in the Art community?

Lalle: I believe I was barely 17 the first time I logged on to SL. It was an RL friend who took me on this adventure. At first, I found it horribly complicated. And I stayed for a very short time. I came back a little later and I learned little by little not without some difficulty at times. And 8 years later, I realize that I am very far from knowing everything. I must confess that I never thought I would stay so long in this world... Almost 10 years now!!

And what inspired me to get involved in the Art community?

Very young in RL, I visited Parisian museums with my parents. I liked... Also, I learned music and the piano... It opened my eyes to the different artistic periods... After high school and the baccalaureate, I did two years of art history at university. It's almost natural that I got involved in this in SL.  

SLE: Can you define art and what it means to you personally?

Lalle: It's hard to answer that question without sounding a little... bombastic.

I remember at the beginning of my art studies, we lingered for a long time on how to define art, on the people's definitions, known or not, on the word "art". Each one according to the periods, the places, the fields of activity, can have its own definition. 

In a general way, I would say that art is characterized by human works which by their aestheticism and their beauty are intended to provoke the emotions of those who look at them... We often oppose art and nature... If you are on the beach and you watch a beautiful sunset... you think it's beautiful... But it's not art except to consider that it's the work of God... 

If you look at a beautiful sunset on a painting or even on a photo... You can say that it is art because it is human creation... Art is the creation of human beings. So the beauty of things is subjective, everyone with their own perception and their own sensitivity... In two words, I would say art... it's aesthetics and emotion...    

SLE: Are you yourself artistic in any way or just a lover of the arts? If you are can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and your talents?

Lalle: I'm more of an art lover and I won't say I'm an artist or at home in my living room...I've been playing the piano for a long time and I love it but I'm not good enough to show off in front of a public.. I'm testing myself in digital art and I'm trying to work on an idea and a personal concept but I don't know if I'll succeed... so for now, I prefer to be discreet about this: )

Parallel to this exhibition "Also Painters", I present some of the photos that I extracted from a video clip of a French group "Paradis"... I liked the song and the atmosphere of this video in red color which will also be released during this exhibition... But these are unpretentious photos.

SLE: Is this the first gallery that you have curated in Second Life, if not what other kind of art or creative gallery have you been involved with before?

Lalle: It's my first gallery... But I've been thinking about it for a long time... I even had a project with a friend on a somewhat "erotic" exhibition idea, but it didn't come to fruition. .. When I had the idea of this exhibition on these "celebrities who are also painters", the project developed little by little in my head... and it finally materializes.

SLE: What inspired you to create La Gallery and this exhibition of Celebrity art? Can you tell our readers about the exhibition and art pieces you have on display?

Lalle: First of all, it was when I found the theme of the exhibition that made me decide to create this gallery. I thought the subject was good enough to do so.

In fact, one day, I was reading an article in a magazine about musicians who were also painters like Bob Dylan for example ... I found the idea interesting... so I looked a little closer... I searched a lot around and realized that there were a lot of them: musicians, singers, actors... I gathered around sixty artists and selected around 150 different paintings. I knew their name for the most part, but not necessarily their music and even less their painting... I got to know them better. Some are well known: Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Ronnie Wood, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson, Peter Doherty... actors also: Johnny Depp, Sylvester Stallone, Jim Carrey...

SLE: With this gallery of art, what is your goal here? To just show the work of celebrities or are the pieces for sale?

Lalle: As I said before, I had this gallery idea in the back of my mind for a while. This theme of famous unknown painters decided me to create it.

For this exhibition, nothing is for sale. It's just the fun of doing something concrete in SL and to show the work of these celebrities indeed. There is no idea of gain or profit in this project. On the contrary, it widens my bank overdraft... smiles.

SLE: How can artists showcase their work at La Gallery? What kind of art are you looking for?

Lalle: In the simplest way. They can contact me and present their project, their work, their idea for an exhibition. There is no predefined concept for this gallery. I'm open to anything... painting, sculpture, photography, design, performance... They can just present their work or sell it if they wish. There can also be several exhibitions at the same time. The main idea must be to offer exhibitions that are attractive enough to make people want to visit.

SLE: Can you share with our readers any upcoming events and exhibitions you have planned?

Lalle: The current exhibition will run for two months from March 25 until May 25, 2022. And possibly longer. For the future, nothing is planned for the moment... I have some personal ideas and in particular a project a little more "erotic" with performances... And I'm also waiting for proposals from artists in SL.

SLE: Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Lalle: I hope I made them want to come and see this first exhibition. They are all invited to come to the inauguration which will take place on Friday, March 25 at 3:30 PM / SLT. The evening will be hosted by a DJ. We expect many of you. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

La Gallery SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chirico/172/179/2504

Group: La Gallery secondlife:///app/group/4fb0f7e5-1fd9-fdc1-0209-37bf57b9a0a7/about

Preferred Contact: Lalle Vanbeeck-Na (Lallena Resident)

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Sponsorships are a great way to collaborate and work with other talented creators for better results and great benefits. With over 15 years experience reporting virtual world news and participating in numerous charities, events and sponsorships across the grid we are the longest running media source in SL! We love working with our fans.

The SL Enquirer will sponsor your event under the conditions it is a mutual benefit and does not go against the TOS.  You create the event and we promote it. It’s that simple.  Our sponsorships include Grand openings, fashion shows, concerts, special events, fundraisers, charities and more!

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The Children of the World Charity Project- Sponsors Wanted!

    

   Helping the World of Children through Music.

    

Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12pm slt through Sunday, December 14 at 12pm slt

                                    

This is a charity event for Children of the war in Syria and Iraq, we have chosen them for many reasons but especially because we can provide life-changing support to the most vulnerable children whose families, communities and schools have been torn apart by war. Some kids have lost an entire family and their homes. We cannot change the world but we can help a bit <3

We are going to unite all the bigger clubs, shops and any other kind of business or help we can get in Second Life for a good cause. Let’s show the world what we can do by helping those kids that most need it in real life by crossing the barrier from the virtual world into the real world to help others.

Sponsorships for this event will be clubs, shops, builders, designers, blogger and anyone else who wants to contribute their time and efforts. Any help we can get for this cause would be amazing.

Sponsors do not need to pay anything to help raise money. Word of mouth is just as valuable. Sponsors can help by driving traffic to the sim just by using their name and resources. Supporters working together will make this event successful.

 Every club will have one stand at our sim where they will put their name ,lm and any publicity they wish (all PG is for kids!). ,the stands will be around the main dance area where the DJs and hosts will be performing for 48 hours. All tips and donations will be donated to the kids.

The sponsors will give us access to their groups for 48 hours to post about the event,(as host)and we will provide them with a stand with our LM and picture for their club/shop etc . Set up will begin 3 weeks prior to the event so sponsors can build up awareness.

The more sponsors we have the better,

Want to help? Send an IM to Asuquitar Resident in-world

Depending on how many clubs join us, the event will be hosted on one or two sims (the price for sims would be pay by Asquitar Resident as her own donation and NOT taking from the donations boxes)

The sim theme will be like a festival with open air space and decorated accordingly with the charity featured prominently with some creative touches.

 We have builders working on this sim as sponsors too, everybody involved is donating their time and services for free. So far we have managers, DJs, host, bloggers, builders, friends and more. Without all of you generous people this event won’t be possible.

DJs from each club will be able to participate and donate their time as they wish and same with the staff. All entertainment sponsors and hosts are managed by dexevils resident, please im him to be put in the schedule.

About Donations

All donations collected will be sent to a very recognized non profit organization in the UK, The donation box will be open to public to view throughout the event. Once the event is over, all lindens collected will be change to pounds by Asuquitar Resident.  The exactly amount shown on the donation box will be print screened and a copy of the document will be featured on our Facebook group.

 After donations are transferred, Asuquitar Resident will keep a close follow up until the money arrives to its intended destination. This fundraiser event is associated with War child, http://www.warchild.org.uk

Help us with your voice to reach the world of Second Life, this event belongs to all of us, for the children and their future. Invite your friends to like on our Facebook, webpage so they too can join in this amazing cause.

https://www.facebook.com/thechildrenoftheworldproject?ref=hl

http://www.thechildrenoftheworldproject.com/

Here is a list sponsors already in!

-The SL Enquirer

-Tomorrow Land group

-The GOL

-Energy

-Woods

-Papas

-La Sal

-The Queen

-Xstarclub

-Fulana Store

-Bloq -Serab

-Tantalum Jewelry

-Anzu Club

-Fulana's Store

-,KaTe'S<(o.O)>BeaT* BounCeRs  (Group promoter)

-The Eternal Club

-Pacha club

-G-Clef(they will provide 4 music streams)

-BLANXI Estates

-Radio Deejay

-Embassy club

-kiu Club

-Creamlife

-Prime Club

-Life is Beauitful

-Legal Insanity

-Prime Club

-Infinity Piercings

-JAMN’s Designs

Thank you all and we hope your club ,shop or any kind of help will join us to help children in need.

Thanks

Alba (asuquitar resident)

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Making Strides with Earth Nirvana

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) & Be Hunted presents the I Feel, You Feel Hunt. The hunt will run from September 21 through October 31.

Item for sale in hunt

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Sponsors Needed for the I Feel, You Feel Competition

BE HUNTED’S Earth Nirvana is seeking 9 business owners to sponsor the “I Feel, You Feel” Hunt competition*. There are three levels of sponsorship for the hunt [Platinum ($300L), Gold ($200L), and Silver ($100L)], and three sponsors are needed for each level. Prospective sponsors will be asked to provide one (1) gift card for one of the three levels as a prize for the top 3 fundraisers in the hunt. Beyond providing incentives for hunt merchants, sponsors also receive great perks, which are laid out in chart below.



*NOTE: Merchants who are participating in the hunt may not apply for sponsorship.

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Sponsor Application - http://wp.me/P1ZSwY-5qQ

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About the I Feel, You Feel Hunt The I Feel, You Feel Hunt for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) will run grid-wide (beginning at Earth’s) from September 21 to October 31. Forty-five merchants from across the grid will be showcasing male, female, and unisex items ranging from apparel to home decor.

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Business Partnerships: Forming Partners and Sponsorships- Orchids Reporting...

The human being is a very unique social animal. We know when to join forces and when to walk alone. Joint ideas for good have brought about far reaching changes like the WHO , UNICEF and so many others. On the other hand we had alliances like as occurred during World War II and the Cold War.
Business partnerships have been formed since ages. But many partners start off with great enthusiasm without much planning and few ground rules. Down the line there are conflicts over what each partner expected going into the partnership. Clashes over trivial and major things like work ethics, financial goals, leadership and the role of each person start.
So, how do you avoid all that grief and not only set up but maintain and sustain a business partnership? You can ask yourself a few questions which I discovered after speaking to SL as well from RL business owners.

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Want your name in the SL Enquirer and at our popular events?

The SL Enquirer is inviting business professionals across the grid to become part of the SLE by pledging as an SLE official sponsor. By donating 1000L, you will get a poster visible at our event locations and receive an ad banner on the SL Enquirer website.

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