By Gemma Cleanslate
You know that I visit the LEA sims often to check out the installations in
each of the artist regions. Sunday I got a notice that Eupalinos Ugajin installed
a bar near the entrance . Knowing his fun loving ways I went over to take a
look. Though looking like a normal drink serving one it gives some
interesting items when you click. I say go see and collect. The ‘drinks’
are from friends of Eupalinos. He also dropped some of his other pieces in
the area that are interactive so click away. He always has fun items where ever
he builds. I had fun opening the gifts and using them.
I love his artist
statement “My work explores the relationship between postmodern discourse and
skateboard ethics. With influences as diverse as Kafka and Joni Mitchell, new
insights are synthesised from both simple and complex layers. Ever since I was a
student I have been fascinated by the traditional understanding of the human
condition. What starts out as triumph soon becomes corroded into a carnival of
futility, leaving only a sense of unreality and the inevitability of a new
reality. As shimmering forms become frozen through diligent and diverse
practice, the viewer is left with an insight into the darkness of our world.”
Food for thought.
I took a picture of the entrance to the LEA welcome
area that shows most of the regions that are complete and are open for
visiting and this is how it looks when you start from the entrance . I enjoy
doing that because you can tp right from the posters for each sim by clicking to
get the slurl. You can choose your site to visit.
Gemma Cleanslate
I took a picture of the entrance to the LEA welcome
area that shows most of the regions that are complete and are open for
visiting and this is how it looks when you start from the entrance . I enjoy
doing that because you can tp right from the posters for each sim by clicking to
get the slurl. You can choose your site to visit.
One that I loved was the region called Black Elk. It is a tribute to
the lovely prophetic words of Black Elk, a native American medicine man or
shamen. It is a beautiful display on LEA1. You will see his words in the
air amid horses and other symbols of the spirit of nature. Livio Oak
Korobase (Livio Korobase) is the creator in this region. Above in the air is a
stunning collection of symbols in a hovering tiny planet like build overseen by
flying doves. Sit and enjoy.
On LEA16 Dave Searby Mason had created a three
level interactive experience you don’t want to miss. Use the notecard you will
find there to help you enjoy each level to the fullest. The ground level is
restful. The tp at the entrance will take you up to the sound spheres where
headphones will enhance the visit. Wander and listen. Another tp will take you
to the third level of which David says, "is also designed to walk through like
the spheres but here the visual aim is different. I wanted to create a
ghostly feel to add another dimension to the sounds." It is an experience
not to be missed. 
Another that I enjoyed very much is LEA 10, La Palma
Sculpture Garden by Peli Dieterle, still a work in progress. There are lovely
sculpts in the area near the water now. However the setting is so restful I
brought out my horse and took a long ride up the winding road to the top and
back down again. The build around the interesting sculptures is delightful. Take
a tp over there. While you are at the welcome area cam out and take a look
at the pieces of art that are in the sky. 
This is just a sample of the
regions you can visit. There are other TPs from the welcome area to take and
you can save the LM to come back many times over. Some of the regions will be
holding events at various times during their stay and there is a calendar on the
website .I will do another article on more of the exhibits. There are many! You
can start at the Welcome area http://maps.secondlife.com/