Artemisia: Living with Art

Artemisia’s Galerie de la Vie proudly presents Introspective: Conscious Inner Thoughts, Desires and Sensations, a new show by Eme10 Wind and Rik Zwiers. Open 8 January 2009. Opening reception tba.

Eme10 Wind and Rik Zwiers bring thought provoking works to the new exhibition in Artemisia’s Galerie de la Vie. This introspective installation will spark the imagination and provide meaning to the experience and learning of what lies within our inner light and our dreams.

Themes of The Beacon Within is the theme for Eme10 Wind’s set of digitally produced images. They are sometimes photorealistic, other times abstract, but are all inspired by the source of light, whether a literal beacon of a lighthouse, or the more internal beacon of personal truth.

Eme10 Wind

Eme10 (the “10″ part is pronounced in Spanish: diez ) grew up in Caracas, Venezuela where she became a professor or Visual Arts and Appreciation. She has taught at all levels of secondary and higher education. For this exhibition she has created imagery that will compel the onlooker to reach inside and find their own Beacon Within. Everyone has something that drives them whether it is to excel spiritually, intellectually or in their work or craft. Eme10′s work is a mix of many techniques, a mix which depicts a multifaceted reality by incorporating illustration, digital painting and graphic design. She skillfully blends them with 3D modeling, rendering and raytracing techniques.  Where is your Beacon Within? Maybe you can find it while looking at Eme10 Winds digital images. Eme10 Wind explains her art and passion:

“I love to work with computer generated art, because I think it’s another way to artistic expression. To me, all of what I learned and explored in traditional arts is a familiar background to perceive and translate more of what surrounds us. Virtual worlds are amazing places in which we can expand as multiple beings, exchanging experiences and exploring ourselves. Expression in Art is multiple, and infinite, and always new. The so called ‘virtual’ field is only another dimension in which we can materialize our thoughts with less restraint and way more freedom. Art, is definitely everywhere. Whether we are aware of it or not, Art expression is like a collage of the many components of our daily lives, including ourselves.”

Rik Zwiers

Rik Zwiers, from the UK, says his art “has its roots in the Celtic ‘Otherworld,’ which was a magical realm (psychic and real) said to exist alongside ours and is an interesting precursor to the multiverse concept used so frequently in modern physics and science fiction.” The theme for his imagery in this exhibit, Crossover, depicts that otherworld dimension of dreams.  He refers to the series as “Dark Dreaming.” Many of the places featured in his work are, as Zwiers says, “based on real locations in the north of England and Wales where I spent most of my childhood exploring some of the most ancient and evocative landscapes in the British Isles.” Thousands of years ago there was a time when all of the Europe was Celtic and England was ruled almost entirely by Celts. Zwiers explains, “The locations in my Dark Dreaming work may be based on a real place, or just a thought or an emotion or a dream of that location. They are the Crossover between the physical places we know and love, and the semi conscious feelings they inspire in our hopes and dreams: the beacons of the mind.”

Wind and Zwiers have put together a wonderful combination of images to explore this introspective within us.  You won’t want to miss this provocative exhibition at Artemisia and the Galerie de la Vie. Open to the public January 8, 2009 with an opening reception to be announced. Artemisia – Living with Art.

A new joint exhibition by
Jeanni Nishi & Misprint Thursday

Open Now through November 2008

Cirque! A World of Fun and Motion

This month’s exhibition at Galerie de la Vie is something that you will not want to miss. Misprint Thursday and Jeanni Nishi have designed an entire environment around a playful, colorful and interactive world of Cirque! The collaborative work combines fantasy and emotion that will have you remembering what it was like to be a child all over again. Come play with us, ride atoms on a string, hang and dance on ribbons suspended above the floor, be mesmerized by intricate sculptures and let your imagination be captivated by color and motion. Brought to you by the residents of Artemisia, the opening gala begins at 1 pm (SLT) on Sunday October 26th. This day will hold many surprises including a mystery treasure hunt.

Misprint Thursday is an artist in RL and SL. Her work in SL focuses on creating a unique experience through creative content that includes, photography, sculpture, sound and web based media. In SL her direction is shifting to content which is created primarily in world. She “frames” the content of her work with the photographs and machinima of the sculptural installations. Fond of physics and spontaneity, Misprint brings minor hazards to the art world and openly suggests that she brings a sense of humor to her exhibits.

Jeanni Nishi came to SL in February of 2007, and one of the first places she visited was Blekinge Sculpture Park, which is managed by Rezago Kokorin. There she came across sculptures by elros Tuominen, Cheen Pitney, Rezago, Sunn Thunders, and Sasun Steinbeck. The pieces astounded her with their beauty. “I loved how the artists utilized the special capabilities of SL”, she said. She discovered the famous Oyster Bay and spent many hours there considering the works of Dale Innis, Juria Yoshikawa, Madcow Cosmos and others. Jeanni spent many years in RL involved in commercial art as an art director and illustrator. Since that time she moved on to other vocations. According to her, “Second Life now provides an impetus to get back to creative work.”

When asked about their work together, Misprint said, “The collaboration has enhanced my Second Life art making experiences because I got to learn some new skills through Jeanni. She introduced me to Qavimator-the free pose and animation program. Through this new information I was able to create some custom poses for the interactive sculpture and this has been exciting.” Jeanni responded, “She (Misprint) and I both enjoy the play of patterns and light, and neither of us tend towards literal interpretations or realistic builds. We both enjoy incorporating scripts and movement, including avatar movement. Working togther in a collaborative project was an exciting premise. Who knew what we could do together? Misprint comes from more of a fine arts background than I do, and even talking to her about what we were doing expanded my sense of what it could mean to be an artist in SL. Her addition of sound to art has provided food for thought and I am considering exploring this in the future.”

Cirque! brings together the talents of two great SL artists. Their collective talents create an exhibition that will delight everyone, art critics, art lovers, art collectors and anyone who wants to remember what it was like to be a child all over again—the innocence of exploration, wonder and fantasy. Don’t miss Cirque! at Galerie de la Vie in Artemisia. The residents of Artemisia proudly sponsor this and all events that come to the gallery. Opening also this night is the new Artemisia Living with Art Annex. You will see works of art from past exhibitions and from Artemisia residents. This evening will prove to be an unforgettable adventure. Please join me, RobertSteven Smythe, curator of the gallery and the Residents of Artemisia in presenting Misprint Thursday and Jeanni Nishi in Cirque!.

We all had such a fine time in the Treehouse at Artemisia last Friday, we decided to do it again. And again maybe! Mic loves the intimate Treehouse venue, with lots of snuggly places and romantic dances and the secret box of chocolates.. mmmmmm.. What a fine way to wind down after a busy week.

Mic Writer at Artemisia

Artemisia is about living with art. The residents of Artemisia support the galleries and recreational areas and the Treehouse club in order to live in a vital, creative place. We invite you to enjoy a great evening of fun and fine music and to explore the wonders of our island. Maybe you’ll want to live here too!

We have had some of the top performers in SL in the Treehouse Club on Artemisia. Freestar Tammas, Montian Gilruth, Harper Messmer, Matthew Perreault, and others. But the club has been pretty quiet the last few months as we have concentrated on getting the Galerie de la Vie on solid footing. I was thinking about having a regular DJ night in the Treehouse and I still might. But my friend Brigette Auer managed to hook me up with something even better!

MrMulti “Mic” Writer will grace our circle on Friday night at 7 PM SLT.

MrMulti "Mic" Writer

Mic is the Artist-In-Residence at Second Life’s  Tranquil Cafe. His music is quintessentially smooth. No jarring mosh pits here, but rather a fine way to chill after a hectic work week. Mic plays and sings the greats — Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Beatles , and newer ones  too, like Switchfoot, Matchbox 20, the Weepies — all play backup inspiration to Mic’s thoughtful, reflective originals  with intelligent  lyrics and flowing harmonies. Whether you’re feeling especially romantic or just need to get off the treadmill and discover the joy of great music, come on up to the Treehouse. Check out some of Mic’s great tunes on his MySpace site. Don’t forget to come early or stay late and explore Artemisia. We have simply scads of cool stuff to see and do!