By Wesley Regenbogen
Although
there are many art galleries in Second Life, I think this one might
be a special one. Like most galleries, there are
many paintings on the walls, organized very well. But what
makes this gallery special is that there are moving paintings. They were
created by Treacle
Darlandes.
He
makes these moving 3D paintings, which are awesome to look at. You
have the feeling the paining comes towards you.
The
place was created by Lattita Capalini, the deceased best Second Life friend of Meredith Staheli, who originally created the LM
Gallery. It
was always Lattita Capalini’s dream to create a place where people
could admire artworks and to enjoy creative inspirations. It
originally opened in 2007, but it closed down in 2010. Lattita
Capalini passed away in real life in late 2012, but Meredith
Staheli kept the idea alive by recreating the art gallery again but
this time high up in the sky.
So,
not only do they have 3D art paintings, but also they are high in the
Second Life sky. This
is an interesting concept, if you ask me.
The
new art gallery was built and decorated by Meredith Staheli herself, creating the gallery high up in the sky. The
art gallery evolved from the new ideas and contributions of the
deceased Lattita Capalini. When
she created the original gallery, Lattita Capalini invited various SL
artists like Treacle Darlandes, Teal Freenote, and Feathers Boa. They
use the Arts & Artist Network group notifications. Since 2013, Treacle Darlandes has helped Meredith Staheli with the
group notices. “I am not very good in public relationship and promotions,” Meredith
Staheli explained to me with a laugh. Readers
can find more information at these channels: Galleries of SL Kiosk
and Treacle Darlandes.
As
far as the music that is played in the art gallery goes, Meredith told me
the stream plays, “Jazz, the 80's, contemporary singer-songwriter, easy listening. We
are still exploring different alternatives and ideas (smile). As
a continuous respect to Lattita's vision, we would like to keep
drawing new ideas and SL residents to art exhibition.”
Unfortunately
there are no future events planned at this point, due to the real-life work
Meredith is working on. But
she welcomes new singers and new artists to perform or exhibit in the
gallery. So,
new talent gets a chance in SL as well.
Personally,
I think is art gallery has a bright future ahead and it’s a nice
art gallery.Although,
I haven’t visited many art galleries in Second Life, I think this
one deserves a mention.
Let
us hope that Lattita Capalini’s dream keeps on living in the future
and that her vision may inspire everyone to make her dream true.
To
visit the LM Gallery, go to the following location :
Wesley Regenbogen
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