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  • Elle 14:51 on 26/04/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Welcome Week Machinima 

    Pearl created a great machinima on the first week (April 1 – 7) at MU CAA-VUP.  Features the architecture and some of the avatars who contributed to the virtual community.  Nice shots of the collaborative compound done by Pearl, Art, Klaus and Mr. Kaplan.  Thank you Pearl!

     
    • Pearl Grey 16:55 on 26/04/2017 Permalink | Reply

      Thanks Elle! And thanks for the easily accessible, welcoming park space near the Compound and Ti’s meeting area.

    • Vanessa 08:17 on 27/04/2017 Permalink | Reply

      Thanks Elle! Thanks Pearl! Thanks for the great work everyone! 🙂

  • Elle 17:48 on 24/04/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    CAA-VUP Phase II 

    In case you missed it, CAA-VUP/MU2 is moving to Phase II on Tuesday May 25 at 11:00 pm SLT. Vanessa will be returning items that remain.

    Read more here on thoughts and plans:  http://vanessablaylock.com/blog/day-23/

     
  • Elle 20:17 on 14/04/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Apmel blogs the Convocation and Avatar Parade 

    Great Blog post with photos by Apmel.

    Opening welcome by ETS and words of wisdom by RMarie.

    https://apmel.blogspot.com/2017/04/upside-and-down-are-constructs-and.html

     

     
  • Elle 07:28 on 07/04/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Visit the College of Avatar Architecture 

    Hi All,

    Things are coming along nicely at the Medici University College of Avatar Architecture and Virtual Urban Planning.

    Here is the slurl in case you need it: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA1/172/145/21

    Stop by and visit, feel free to join in.

    Check out Vanessa’s blog:  http://vanessablaylock.com/blog/

    Thank you Vanessa.

     
    • Izzy 05:17 on 08/04/2017 Permalink | Reply

      You’re so right Elle! Thanks for your post. The work in these 1st 7 days @LEA1 is so exciting! I can’t wait to see what comes in the next 84 days!

      Thanks to everyone who’s participated! And for anyone who hasn’t, come on down!

      😀

      • Elle 15:26 on 08/04/2017 Permalink | Reply

        Hi Izzy and thanks to you too! 🙂

  • Elle 21:41 on 24/02/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    With the Living 

    Pearl Grey and Klaus Bereznyak have collaborated on an excellent new storytelling exhibit called With the Living.  See it in machinima form:

     

    And stop by With the Living

     
  • Elle 22:41 on 21/02/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Wanderlust Bench Art Park – Jan and Feb 

    Pearl has a new blog post showing the art at Wanderlust Bench Art for the months of January and February:
    Wanderlust Bench Art Park ~ January and February

    And a wonderful video of the same:

     

    Well done Pearl and everyone who contributed art!

     
  • Elle 19:39 on 05/02/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Sunday Feb 12 – The Dystopian Daydream 

    Newton, Mr. is hosting a Café Sophistry workshop on Sunday February 12 at 9 am SLT to examine “the Dystopian Daydream.” Virtual field trips are planned, learn more about it here:

    https://lexperdide.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/cs-feb12-the-dystopian-daydream/

     
  • Elle 16:05 on 29/01/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Burn2 Fire Moon 

    Veyot made a video of the Dragon Procession at Burn2 Fire Moon, which celebrates the New Year of the Fire Rooster. Stop by today at Fire Moon to join activities and see the great exhibits, including Veyot’s beautiful installation with flags. Today, Sunday 29th is the last official day with activities, the exhibit will be up for you to visit for a week.

     

    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/221/57/24

    More info: https://burn2.org

     
    • Newton 01:52 on 01/02/2017 Permalink | Reply

      Veyot, Thank you for this video and thanks for the personal tour of Burn2.

  • Elle 20:48 on 25/01/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Nice blog post by Pearl 

    Nice blog post highlighting some SL venues, including Veyot’s Sail Inn Motel and Tiffany Mosienko’s Art Study Group (yes, it is still going on!):

    Spotlight on Two Established and Three New Venues

    Some great suggestions of places to visit and things to do. Thank you Pearl!

     
  • Elle 14:48 on 11/01/2017 Permalink | Reply  

    Sail Inn Motel 

    Veyot has a new venture called the Sail Inn Motel. Since the grand opening, she has been blogging about it and the adventures of her two colorful guests: Ms. Frobish and Detective Pety.

    Read about it here: http://veyot.tumblr.com/

    And if you’d like to stop by: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Askja/149/7/21

     

     
    • Veyot 12:59 on 12/01/2017 Permalink | Reply

      I wonder how many writers are surprised by the way their characters act. I had no idea who would move into the motel and I have no idea what they will do next. I do notice that, with blogging, the story reads backwards, which confuses both the reader and the writer.

      • Elle 13:39 on 13/01/2017 Permalink | Reply

        One could start reading at the begining of the story, or consider it a time jumping work of fiction. Your characters do seem to have a mind of their own. 🙂

    • Michel Nostradamus 16:09 on 17/01/2017 Permalink | Reply

      Congratulations Elle! Sail Inn Motel is fantastic! 😀 <3

      • Elle 17:26 on 19/01/2017 Permalink | Reply

        Hi Michel, I agree Sail Inn Motel is a fantastic project! 🙂 Congrats go to Veyot though, not me.

  • Elle 02:28 on 11/08/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    Monday Art Study Group 

    Monday Art Study Group, informal text chat facilitated by Tiffany Mosienko, continues on a more casual basis. Time is still Monday, 6 pm SLT. Check VB Friends for a notice if we are meeting that week. Landmark should be included.

     
    • Vanessa 06:16 on 11/08/2016 Permalink | Reply

      Awesome!

      Do you post Pix or Notes or anything from the MASG?

      Keep up the great work Elle!

      • Elle 20:13 on 15/08/2016 Permalink | Reply

        Thank you, Vanessa.

        We haven’t been posting notes. Had a great chat on “Performance Art, Roleplay, and Performativity” last week.

  • Elle 12:07 on 14/07/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    Café Sophistry – Mainland Modernism 

    Newton is continuing his Café Sophistry series. There is a get together on Sunday 7/17 at 9am SLT on the topic of “Mainland Modernism.” Share your MM projects, artist statements, or just hang out and enjoy the conversation. You can learn more about Mainland Modernism at http://lexperdide.wordpress.com or IM Newton (Lex Perdide).

    Mainland Modernism Sunday Chat LM

     
    • Vanessa 16:44 on 22/07/2016 Permalink | Reply

      Thanks for sharing Elle. Go Newton! CS has become such a long running & compelling platform. So much progressive, insightful thinking, sharing & fun! 😀

      • Elle 21:12 on 24/07/2016 Permalink | Reply

        Agree! The get together was fun!

  • Elle 06:15 on 11/06/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    May Bench Art Park 

    Pearl’s created a great look at Wanderlust Bench Art Park and Cafe for it’s first month.

    Thanks Pearl!

    LM again is Wanderlust Bench Art Park and Cafe

     
  • Elle 20:29 on 08/05/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    Activities Update 

    Art Farm follow on activities update:

    Thank you serra Qendra for facilitating the Wanderlust Project MOTEL gallery.

    Quinn & Pearl Grey have set up Wanderlust Bench Art Park, a space for a go-with-the-flow display and info hub for art, roadside cafes and friendly venues. Saul Goodie has placed a cafe next door with additional space. Come visit, explore LMs, add your art. Notecard at site or IM Pearl for additional info.
    Wanderlust Bench Art Park

    Monday Art Study Group continues, 6 pm SLT, informal text chat facilitated by Tiffany Mosienko. Location can change, check VB Friends weekly for notice with LM. Usually @ The Colony:Artist’s Riverfront

     
  • Elle 21:14 on 24/02/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    Follow on activities 

    Art Farm follow on activities:

    Wanderlust Project, facilitated by serra Qendra, monthly group exhibits @Lollygagger Lane MOTEL gallery. Contact serra to participate, watch VB Friends for show opening announcements.
    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Agriopis/189/16/27

    Monday Art Study Group, 6 pm SLT, informal text chat facilitated by Tiffany Mosienko. Location can change, check VB Friends weekly for notice with LM. Usually @ The Colony:Artist’s Riverfront

     
  • Elle 15:27 on 19/01/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    November and December Art Farm Co op 

    New machinima on last months of Art Farm by Pearl Grey.  Thank you, Pearl!

     
  • Elle 21:55 on 03/01/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    One Last Look 

    Great memories.  Thanks Veyot!

     

     
  • Elle 21:51 on 03/01/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    Planet 25 

    Wonderful machinima of serra’s Planet 25 collaborative build section by Veyot, with music by Alex:

     
  • Elle 16:28 on 02/01/2016 Permalink | Reply  

    Thank you 

    Now completes Art Farm Fall Session 2. Thanks to all who participated in our successful session.

    Special thanks to facilitators: Cake, serra and Trilby, to helpers RMarie and Pearl and to Van, Tiffany and Jessica for hosting events.

    Awesome work everyone. Enjoy art and creativity in the new year!

     
  • Elle 19:33 on 22/11/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Art Farm Coop Fall Session 2 Open 

    Unsanctioned Art Galleries are open. Galleries are self-service, any medium. Space is available. This session we have two group galleries: Memories is for display of photos from MU/Art Farm sessions. Innovations is for new work you’d like to share. Feel free to add your work.

    Van Caerndow’s Drinking and Drawing class is on Mondays 8 pm SLT @ his gallery.

    The Wednesday Art Study Group meets on Wednesdays 6 pm SLT for one hour of informal text chat, led by Tiffany Mosienko.

    The Giant Studio, SLollywood and Write the Plank sections are all open too. Check them out, a lot going on this session!

     
  • Elle 14:01 on 07/11/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Party Reminder 

    Pop Up Galleries Party, this Sunday Nov 8th starting at 9 am slt. Come share your art, process, gallery or just socialize. Low pressure. After sharing we will have a short discussion on approaches for the next session, so bring your thoughts and ideas. Then we’ll have music and dancing! All welcome, see you there!

    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA28/62/192/25

     
    • rmarie 22:07 on 08/11/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Great party Elle. A lot of people came showing support for continued Art Farm events. Great job this session everyone.

  • Elle 19:46 on 01/11/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Blog Posts on New Pop Ups 

    Nice blog posts with photos on Pop Up Galleries by Veyot! So many galleries it takes 2 posts. 😉

     

    Don’t forget our Pop Up Galleries Party next Sunday, Nov 8th at 9 am SLT!!

     
  • Elle 14:44 on 25/10/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Pop Up Galleries Party 

    I am planning a Pop Up Galleries Party at the end of the term, on Sunday Nov. 8th at 9 am SLT. Come talk about your work or process, show us your latest gallery or installation, or just socialize. Casual atmosphere, all Art Farmers, past MU-ers and friends are welcome.

    http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA28/62/192/25

    If there are issues with the time please let me know and I will try accommodate or perhaps add a second event. Hope to see you there.
    IM: Elle Thorkveld

     
    • rmarie 01:26 on 26/10/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Sounds like fun!

    • Newton 03:37 on 26/10/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Thank you for everything you’ve been putting into the Art Farm this round, Elle.

    • Pearl Grey 19:17 on 26/10/2015 Permalink | Reply

      I’m looking forward to this and am enjoying the pop up galleries experience. Thanks for all you’ve done this session.

      • Elle Thorkveld 05:02 on 27/10/2015 Permalink | Reply

        Awww, thank you Pearl! And thanks to you, Kimika and rmarie for your great help. And to all the wonderful artists at the galleries, thank you, excellent work! We couldn’t have got this far without you.
        Have fun, Create! 🙂

  • Elle 15:54 on 10/10/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Veyot’s View 

    Veyot posted a nice entry on her blog about her gallery at Art Farm:

    Veyot’s View – My art gallery at LEA28 Edie’s Art Farm

     

     
  • Elle 15:31 on 09/10/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Art Farm Video & Update 

    Great video tour of Art Farm Fall Session 1 by Kimika Ying:

    Day 14 and Art Farm continues to grow! Come visit the Jolly Pirate for writing inspiration, including Isadora’s Meditation Mountain. Film machinima at the Cafe Society set. Visit our exciting Pop up galleries exhibits (a few galleries available). Camp and socialize at our Youth Hostel. Remember there’s Van Caerndow’s Drinking and Drawing class on Monday’s 8 pm SLT @ his gallery.

     
    • Pearl Grey 00:08 on 12/10/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Thanks for making the video of our October Fall Session 1 Art Farm.

      This is a great example of using the invisible flying cube machinima tool we can get a copy of at your space, Kimika.

  • Elle 13:03 on 30/09/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Pop Up Galleries Quick Look Video 

    Kimika Ying has created this wonderful quick look video of the early days of Pop up Galleries at Art Farm:
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/kimikaying/21150417373/in/pool-2883516@N21

     

    Day 5 and Pop up Galleries are growing with lovely and interesting galleries, group and solo shows. Stop by for a visit!
    Galleries still available, can be as involved or as minimal as you like. Add work to our Sculpture Gallery or to the Large Exhibit Area sandbox. Take Van Caerndow’s Drinking and Drawing class on Monday’s 8 pm SLT @ his gallery.

    Have fun!

     
    • Pearl Grey 16:44 on 30/09/2015 Permalink | Reply

      A wonderful overview of the Pop Up Galleries! The area is really looking interesting and has been a lot of fun so far. Thanks Kimika and Elle.

      • Elle Thorkveld 15:39 on 02/10/2015 Permalink | Reply

        Thank you Pearl!

        Kimika has set some free to copy scripting examples out at her gallery. Thank you, Kimika!

  • Elle 01:36 on 27/09/2015 Permalink | Reply  

    Pop up Galleries Section is Open 

    The Popup Galleries section at the Art Farm is open! Galleries can be any medium. Show your work, display with friends, or let anyone add to your gallery. Your choice. Two weeks and then we start with new galleries and works. Add sculpture to the Sculpture Gallery or installations or other builds to the Large Exhibit Area. Feel free to perform or present work using our center stage area. Teach a class, take a class. Boxed Tutorials and helpful resources can be added and shared at the Tutorial Library. Show up weekly and participate a bit.

    We currently have  6 – 16×16 galleries available. I can tweak the size a bit for buildings.

    A big thank you to Kimika for her great design & building work! Also to Pearl and rmarie for their valuable contributions! Look forward to seeing yours.

    Contact me, Elle Thorkveld, for questions or help.

     
  • Elle 04:06 on 18/05/2015 Permalink | Reply
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    Processing 

    Some people have asked for information on Processing and Generative Art.  FutureLearn is offering a class on Creative Coding starting on August 3rd.

    I also put together some information on Generative Art, Artists & resources (primarily Processing) at GenCreate. It’s sort of minimalist, but might be helpful.

     
    • Oona 05:46 on 18/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Thank you Elle. I’d like to eventually learn this too.

      • Elle 12:31 on 18/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

        You’re welcome, Oona. What you are learning with building and scripting will help you with learning this.

    • Neeva 20:14 on 19/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Thanks Elle. You are always so wiling to share. I appreciate that a lot.

  • Elle 20:25 on 02/05/2015 Permalink | Reply
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    BAOC Award 

     

    It is hard to choose a new Big Avatar On Campus award winner from the many creative, involved individuals at MU, but one stood out to me and I select Newton. He has created an excellent series of classes with his Cafe Sophistry, which has already covered Gender and Virtuality and Time. Class sections start with an interesting philosophical discussion and end with the creation and display of art! In addition to facilitating the class, Newton has provided some delightful artistic entries and handled controversy in a graceful and thoughtful manner. I’m looking forward to the next section. Congratulations Newton!

    NewtonBAOC

     
    • FeelMyPets 02:23 on 03/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      the award is so big now haha – Newton deserves it!

    • Pearl Grey 04:38 on 03/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Congrats Newton

    • Newton 05:35 on 03/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Thanks for the opportunities and all the best to everyone at M.U. for a great Spring!

    • Newton 05:51 on 03/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Happy to be recognised by you Elle. We ARE all having fun!

      • Art 13:11 on 03/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

        Well deserved choice by the lovely Elle and yayyy good job Newton!

      • Elle 20:15 on 03/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

        🙂
        You’ve earned it, Newton!

    • Oona 02:45 on 05/05/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Yay congrats Newton! 🙂

  • Elle 20:23 on 20/04/2015 Permalink | Reply
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    For MU writers, free class

    Start Writing Fiction @FutureLearn

    https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/start-writing-fiction

    Thought this might be of interest to someone.

     
    • Izzy 20:48 on 20/04/2015 Permalink | Reply

      Awesome Elle!

      If anyone (everyone? 🙂 Participates, we should all chime in HERE so peeps can go through it together or compare notes or work, etc!

    • Astrid Rimbaud 21:35 on 20/04/2015 Permalink | Reply

      I love this! How exciting! Care if I share? Yes compare notes and work and have readings at.. La Poeme 😛

      • Elle 22:04 on 20/04/2015 Permalink | Reply

        Astrid,

        Yes, please feel free to share the link/info.

        I forgot to mention, one of the nice things about FutureLearn is that they usually keep the class content available for a good while after class is officially done (for those who have enrolled). It is great for people who fall behind.

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