eMotion Art Contest Announcement at Berliner Kunsthalle Gallery

I'd received this announcement from artist and curator Asmita Duranjaya, a good friend. Her note and information are reprinted below:

Dear friends and artist colleagues,

I am pleased to announce a new art contest. Hanni Fride and Fantazia Enzo have worked for months to build a sim compound including a new gallery, called "Berliner Kunsthalle". It is my honour to curate there changing exhibitions and I would like to start with an art contest on the topic "eMotion". This has two meanings, "electronic motion" and "emotion" in the sense of "moving the mind". Both together should be a guarantee for an attractive artwork. Gallery opening and winner announcement are planned for the 31st of October at 1pm SLT. You have one month to create a new artwork and here are the rules:

1. The artwork has to be new and created exclusively for this specific contest.

2. The topic is "eMotion" in the above mentioned sense.

3. Something has to "move" in the artwork, either animations, particles or through scripts. Flat pictures without movement are not accepted.

4. You can use up to 25 prims.

5. One piece per participant!

6. As usual in my contests there will be a public and a jury panel voting.

7. Send your work with mod, cop, no trans to Asmita Duranjaya. Deadline is the 24th of October 2010 3pm SLT.

8. The exhibition remains in the gallery for 2 months and every artist can try to sell his piece with a commission of 25%.

9. The 1st winner will get 3000, the 2nd 2000 and the 3rd 1000 L$ and every participant will receive a little something.

10. The place is still not available to show an example there, but I have build one with 11 prims on my land:
It shows the average size and my imagination of the topic.

A lot of fun and good luck!

Asmita

Tricia Aferdita Gallery Anniversary Celebration

Congratulations Tricia!

Very good and dear friend Tricia Aferdita is celebrating the third year of business for her gallery in Second Life and her second anniversary a Avalon. Ms Aferdita is very active in the Second Life art scene and is also a manager at the Avalon Town SIM complex.

"We're celebrating the gallery's second year in Avalon Town and more than three years in business with a party at the gallery! Starting at noon on Sunday the 22nd with the entertaining rock guitarist Simon Voix, then the amazing DJ Skott Westland will take over the stream with music to party to. New works will be featured by both GM Nikolaidis and Raven Haalan, currently on exhibit at the gallery. Don't miss the fun!"

Alizarin Goldflake's New Sky Studio Opening Party

Ali's Sky Studio

PRESS RELEASE

From: Alizarin Goldflake

Topic: Alizarin Goldflake's New Sky Studio Opening Party

Event date: Saturday, March 20, 3 pm PDT

Alizarin Goldflake will host a party celebrating her new sky studio on Saturday, March 20, 3 pm PST/SLT. The studio features 6 square galleries for Immersive Art best suited to midnight and two oblong galleries for work best seen in daylight. Each major build has its own dedicated space, but because of the way the doorways between galleries are offset from each other, glimpses of other art invite exploration. Although the studio is now consolidated on one floor, it actually consists of many more square meters.

Immersive Art is the featured genre, but many builds are flanked by the RL drawings that were their inspiration (available in RL at http://www.marthavista.com). A case in point," Acquarella" is surrounded by The Big Pixels drawings recently shown at PiRats.

In the center of the new sky studio is an atrium with an elaborate grillwork dome. The visitor area, with seating, champagne, candles, flowers, and teleporters, is situated below. The gorgeous tropical plantings are courtesy of Juanita DeHaro's WATER,PONDS, RIVERS, WATERFALLS in Svidler.

The land music, classical guitar and flamenco as always, is provided by an iRadio Tunie HUD, available from Zenvendof Zeno, and goes really well with the salsa animation in the dance HUD.

FREE bouquet of lupines to celebrate the first day of spring!
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Alizarin Goldflake ARTIST'S STATEMENT Studio: Atelier Alizarin

Links:
http://www.marthavista.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alizaringoldflake
http://alizaringoldflake.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyK90WywARM

I make several different kinds of art in SL. My main form is Immersive Art, so-called because the viewer is meant to enter the work either by avatar or camera. The art is made of nested prims, digital textures, and scripts. Many of the builds have poses and sounds in them. The point of the art is the kaleidoscopic interaction of the textures, as well as the different moods expressed in the pieces. Some of the sculptures emit extra-large particles, which are actually highly-detailed digital drawings.

The RL Digital Drawings are done just like traditional drawings except that I use digital tools, including a software program called Corel Painter 11 and a pressure-sensitive digitizing tablet and stylus. As I draw, the tablet and stylus electronically translate the motions of my hand into strokes that look as though they were made with the drawing tool I have selected (charcoal pencil or pastel, for example). I see these strokes occurring real-time on my monitor. Jpgs of the very large drawings are imported at 1024x1024 into SL.

2-D Digital Collages are made in RL based on a creative approach I discovered making art in SL. The approach is called process art, and the main characteristic of it is the fact that the end result is not envisioned at the beginning but arises spontaneously from the process of combining and composing visual elements.

Musical Kinetics are a collaboration between artist Alizarin Goldflake and musician Flivelwitz Alsop. The series was inspired by the art and music of five Asian countries: China, Japan, India, Tibet, and Mongolia. Amazingly, the complex compositions were all created with the little 10 second sound loops that SL allows. Walk up close to each piece to activate the music. These pieces are essentially 3-D collages using textures, scripts, and particles.

Kinetic Sculpty Art is 3-D art made from sculpty line drawings embellished with particles and scripted textures.

Regardless of the form. each piece of my art comes from and is intended to share an experience of visual , emotional, and spiritual intensity.

Exhibit Opening Moonlight Trees by Fuschia Nightfire

Moonlight Trees Poster

Opening on the 7th of February at 1pm SLT is an exhibit by Fuschia Nightfire. The exhibit "Moonlight Trees" is being hosted at the Meisterbastler Gallery and will be there for the next month. I spoke briefly to Ms Nightfire who told me that, "Asmita saw the pieces I had at the Virtual Treeline show and invited me to put on a show at her gallery". I had commented that I had been delighted at having seen her work at the Treeline exhibit and she said in reply, "I have other pieces at this show as well, twelve in total". For the opening event, there will be a live DJ, " Luky" who will play classical and modern Rock.

Grand Opening of nOrth Gallery INSILICO

Opening its doors on Saturday, February 6th is the new nOrth Gallery INSILICO. Owned by Starlash Sweetwater, nOrth is a brand new gallery with three floors, the top two are for exhibit space while the first is a coffee shop. The festivities will began at 3 pm PST/SLT and last until 7 pm, with entertainment by DJs Miss Cyberpink and nOrth’s owner Starlash. The featured work on the second floor is that of photographer Carthalis Rossini. The third floor is host to the photography of Del May, sura Abismo, Sanam Sewell, Mielo Minotaur, Ariel Brearly and Fingers Scintilla.

Cai Denimore at the Artis Gallery

ARTIS PRESS RELEASE

Author: Marly Peapod

Topic: Cai Denimore at the Artis Gallery

Event Date: Sunday, October 11th at 12:00PM SLT @ 􀀁

Patrick Cournoyer and the Artis Gallery are proud to feature Cai Denimore as the newest talent to exhibit with us. Last Monday I met with Cai, an SL sculptor who is also curator of the Criss Museum of Contemporary Art in-world, to talk about his upcoming exhibit at the Artis Gallery.

Read Marly's interview with Cai Denimore.

 

Artis Gallery Exhibition Opening

PRESS RELEASE

From: Marly Peapod

Topic: Artis' New exhibit

Event date: Sunday, September 20th at 12:00 PM SLT

Location: Artis Gallery

Patrick Cournoyer's Artis group is proud to present its new exhibit featuring four promising artists, three for whom it will be either a first or a second show, thus continuing its tradition of discovery. It is my honor and pleasure to introduce them.

InsideOut Clip "Steins, NM"

InsideOut Clip is a photographer from Georgia who traveled across America many times with her husband, an over the road driver, often taking pictures out of the window of his big rig at 55 miles per hour. One such picture, of the Hood River in Oregon, won her first place in a photography contest.

She will be sharing with us a collection of her black and white photographs representing Steins, New Mexico. A once prosperous mining town which was suddenly abandoned when the Southern Pacific Railroad company announced they would no longer deliver water and that the train station would be closed. When they offered to relocate the habitants of the town, the majority left, leaving most of their belongings behind.

This is InsideOut's first exhibit in Second Life™.

June Clavenham "Two"

June Clavenham is a multifaceted artist who's always evolving, finding something new to try, to learn. She has worked with oils as well as photography and, five years ago, she discovered digital painting. "Digital art grew on me as a new and innovative way of [expression], mainly based on fractals, and using different software to bring shapes and colors to a new dimension." "I think digital art presses for a new point of view, since it is created in a nontraditional way, and can be seen in a different media." June Clavenham also says her art "just is... and it's up to the ones who look to give a meaning [to what they see]" She only started recently to explore movement and dimensions in SL.

Living in Uruguay, she is inspired by the colors and scenery of its countryside as well as by emotions, the human mind and by boundaries; the ones we put on ourselves.

This is June's second exhibit in Second Life™, and her selection represents the evolution in the exploration of possibilities, as well as an evolution in the concept of "virtual art".

MariaLouisa Muircastle "Heat of the Moment"

MariaLouisa Muircastle is a computer graphic artist who works with different applications, like Poser, Vue and Photoshop, to create 2D/3D images. Mainly focusing on people, she says she is inspired by the world that surrounds her, always keeping her eyes open to it. Dance is also a major influence, since she is a ballroom dancer in real life.

Born and raised in southern California, but now living in North Carolina, MariaLouisa started doing computer graphics about five years ago when she had been trying to make images for an history website she was a member of for many years. Mostly self-taught, she still strives today to better her skills.

This is MariaLouisa's second exhibit in Second Life™ and it will be focusing on strong women in moments of emotion.

Olli Inglewood "Monochromatic"

Olli Inglewood bought his first camera in November 2008. Since then, he has bought two more, sold one of his shots for a CD cover, found an agent and he even has a photography book in progress. Entirely self-taught, the rapidity with which he has found success is an affirmation of his talent and of his vision.

"To take a photograph is to capture a moment and tell a story, this is what motivates me. You have to respect what you photograph, especially human beings, this is why I do not take exploitive pictures of the female form, I prefer a different approach." He is inspired by Paris, its people, emotions and he has a soft spot for classic dancers.

This exhibit, representing his little monochromatic world, is Olli's third exhibit in Second Life™.

Come Be a Part of an Artists' Colony!

This note came to me by way of Fractal Artist and good friend Serenity Questi:

“Ever thought of having an art gallery of your own? Just to the north, west, and northwest of my gallery here in the Triphosa region here on the mainland there are 6 parcels of land for sale of various sizes and prices. I'm not the owner. But there are now three galleries here in the area. Mine (LM attached), Daines Imperial Art Gallery, and Van's Photos & Stuff. We'd love to turn this into an artsy region and benefit from each other's traffic, so check it out!”

Here’s the LM http://slurl.com/secondlife/Triphosa/176/8/50 from the landing point fly North.

Twilight's Peace Art Gallery Reopens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACTS: Jonah Zenovka & Alexxa Laval
Twilight's Peace Art Gallery & Park

Shiki, Second Life - August 10, 2009 - Twilight's Peace Art Gallery & Park is pleased to announce the opening of our newly redesigned and expanded arts center featuring works by seven amazing visiting artists. We invite you to enjoy the exhibit spaces, lounge by the river, and join us for many exciting live music events that celebrate art, including a special grand opening celebration to be announced.

In the main building you'll discover the photography of Carabella Babii as well as colorful pieces by Juliete3d Quinzet and a fabulous collection of pour and drip paintings by Gracie Kendal. The second floor features an evocative collection of Second Life photography by Sapphoria Shilova.

In the courtyard, Em Larsson displays selections from her new Ireland series, and across the water in our brand new art pavilions we welcome Krissy Sinclair with brand new figural pieces, and Dane Fride takes us to Morocco with his latest photos.

Be sure to watch the events calendar as we welcome to the Twilight's Peace Riverside Stage a quality mix of some of SL's favorite performers, exciting new voices, and fun dj personalities.

Twilight's Peace is a group committed to the following charter: There comes a time when people – after growing weary of intolerance, violence and oppression – must band together in an effort to bring peace to our communities. Twilight’s Peace is an interfaith group dedicated to bringing people together from all religions, races and cultures to advance peace worldwide. Members employ art, music and discussion as tools for working toward this goal.

Twilight's Peace is an open enrollment group, so please join and invite your friends. If you have suggestions regarding art, programming, or philanthropies please contact either Jonah Zenovka or Alexxa Laval.

The Soleil: Multi-artist Exhibition

The Soleil, a multi-artist exhibition will open on July 11^th at 10 am PDT/SLT at the Angelgate Gallery. This exciting exhibition will be presenting thirty six Second Life artists of all possible styles and techniques … from copies of RL paintings to interactive immersive installations. Almost every art work you will see is new and not seen before. Most were created specifically for the show. The artists were asked to make art reflecting all possible interpretations of the theme, "the Soleil". You will see many interesting and unique artworks that this theme has inspired. The level of creativity of the artists is amazing. There are many names you will already know … they have participated in many events around the grid and are regular exhibitors at Angelgate shows. You will also have a chance to discover some new artists making their debut in the SL art scene and some very rare exhibiting artists.

Here is the list of the artists and the artworks (in the order they appear from the bottom up)

GARY KOHIME - The Future of Color

SPIRAL WALCHER - Beyone Violet Symphony

COLEMARIE SOLEIL - The Watcher, Where are You

SAIWUN YOSHIKAWA - 3 Strip_Multi_15/15/2009_sou

SPECIAL JEWELL - Terra Egypta 2, Terra Egypta 3, Terra Egypta 4, Terra Egypta 1

PIXELS SIDEWAYS - AG-F-Summer in the City - Pixel

FILTHY FLUNO - Filthy Complete, #1/3 AngelGate

CORCOSMAN VOOM - In The Sunshine In The Rain

MORGANA NAGORSKI - Glowing, Alone, Wearing Violator, She Hasn't Come Out To Play For Such A Long Time, Feathered

XENOPHILE NEUROCAM - Xenophile Neurocam - dendrite.potential

POID MAHOVLICH - Solen til jorden

BF2 SHEPHERD - Isis Egyptian Goddess WW Fountains

BLUNT FHANG - 1-09-08m black

CHARLES ROSENTHAL - Soleil Charles Rosenthal v.2

JIMMY DEBRUYERE - Polished Fish

FEATHERS BOA - Sand, Sea, Sun (3D)

YABUSAKA LOON - < Yabusaka > Sculpture " Yin Yang"

NESSUNO MYOO - MechanicalKnight

WHITE LEBED - If an Art Gallery could dream about a summer vacation...

SUNN THUNDERS - Fusion Sculpture, 6/2009

ARTISTIDE DESPRES - Soleil d'Or

ZHORA MAYNARD - Mirror by Zhora Maynard

SASUN STEINBECK - Texture Picker 1 Prim, Morph Sculpture v14

ALIZARIN GOLDFLAK - Sunrise Sunset

KOLOR FALL - Chromosphere

DOROTHY URVILAN - "Take me back to the garden of love"

TALIA TOKUGAWA - Soleil Renaissance

SOROR NISHI - sorors branch

UP YIFU - Sun's birth

SHELLINA WINKLER - DAWN AND SUNSET - DAWN, SAWN AND SUNSET - SUNSET

SOLKIDE AUER - Mi ritorni in mente.

SAPPHORIA SHILOV - "can only dream of Soleil", "worship the idea of Soleil", "C'est Moi Soleil"

OBERON ONMURA - Heat

MISO SUSANOWA - The Alchemist's Table

STARHEART ERDHEIN - Star Portal, Wings of Promise, Chariot of Ra

ADAM RAMONA - Stella Sonice

GLYPH GRAVES - Memories of Summer

When you arrive using the landmark above you will see the first floor filled with art work. On this floor and above many of the art sculptures are interactive - they react to avatar presence by making sounds or rezzing something as part of the presentation. Consider walking closer - if you just cam around you will give you only part of the effect our artists have created.

After you examine the first floor, please walk up the staircase. Each step has an art work made by the artist whose name you see on the step. Clicking on a step will give you information, bio, and artists' statements.

Once you reach the top of the stairs you will enter our Events area. This is where the Opening Event will be held on July 11th. This is a very unusual event area - the whole room is designed specifically for this show by one of the most acclaimed SL artists, Glyph Graves. He is well known for making beautiful, vibrant, unusual installations. For the Soleil he created not just a room - it is a different world. Again, I strongly suggest walking in as opposed to camming up - you will see how being inside affects your mood and feelings.

To emphasize this effect, during the opening, July 11th, we will enjoy a very special performance by AldoManutio Abruzzo, an amazing professional musician (Dennis Moser in RL) known for his music improvisations. He visited the events area and agreed that this wonderful art installation will inspire him to play something special - his music will be the 37th art piece of the show, only existing for one hour. He is generously donating his performance to AngelGate Arts to support the future of creating art events like the Soleil.

The opening celebration will be continued by another live music performance. Edward Kyomoon sings rock music and love songs ranging from the 60's to the present, covering bands and artists such as the Doors, Pink Floyd, Blue October, Snow Patrol and Nine Inch Nails. He also shares his own original music. He will perform from 11AM till Noon. His concert is another generous donation to support Angelgate non-profit organization art programs.

Don't hesitate to contact me should you require any further information.

White Lebed,

Curator.

white.lebed@gmail.com

News on Arthole - Season 3 Coming Soon

I was cruising through my RSS feeds along with the blogs that I follow and saw that Arthole is near to releasing information on their next season, which will be their third. Ara and Neb along with their "guest" artists have done some amazing works the past two seasons. We eagerly await more news and the start of season 3 in mid-July.

Exhibit Opening Three Immersive Artists

Saturday, the 27^th of June at 6 pm PDT/SLT …

Three fully immersive installations you do not want to miss!

The Aho Museum

StormEye by Douglas Story and Desdemona Enfield
Flickr Gettr by Mencius Watts and Taggert Alsop
Cosmosis by Thoth Jantzen

The Anatomy of a Fractal Tree

On Tuesday June 2 at 6 pm at AI Gallery. Fractal Diverysity Artist Simulat Almendros will discuss his fractal trees. Simulat writes his own software for making fractals. His fractal trees are produced by a sophisticated, but conceptually easy to understand system called L-system. Simulat will present an easy to understand illustrated talk about how L-system works. He will also discuss his views on computer art and will be open to questions.

"EXPERIENCE ART" @ Ars Simulacra

On Friday, the 8th of May at 6pm PDT/SLT

Watch...Listen...Interact ~EXPERIENCE ART~

@ Ars Simulacra on the NMC Campus: Curated by Tayzia Abattoir


SL/RL composer/artist collaborative art, Kinetic art, static Sculpture, interactive art, light and glow enabled art and more!

Musician Winters Kanto will be performing on the piano beginning at 6pm. His style of music is Tango Ballad, Bossa, Jazz and Boleros. Winters also plays Classical Music , Chopin, Bethoven, and Mozart at his Concerts.


Artists in this sim-wide exhibit include:

Spiral Walcher
Suzanne Graves
Madcow Cosmos
vanfarel Kupfer
Elizabeth Tinsley
Alizarin Goldflake/Flivelwitz Alsop
Native Aeon
Binary Quandry
nand Nerd
Pol Jarvinen
Kolor Fall
nessuno myoo
Golam Amadeus
Sunn Thunders
Glyph Graves
Elizabeth Tinsley
Oberon Onmura
Gleman Jun
Colt Parx
Misprint Thursday
Andrek Lowell
Treacle Darlandes/Nicolaus Skytower
Binary Quandry/Nicolaus Skytower
Ub Yifu/Nicolaus Skytower
Qarl Fizz

Luminos, the Gallery Grand Opening

Gallery Grand Opening 6-9 p.m. . . . Free art, music and dancing

Luminos, the Gallery will hold its grand opening tonight from 6 until 9 p.m. Second Life time. The work of real-life photographer Luminos Silvercloud features an eclectic range of subjects and styles. As a RL photojournalist, fashion and fine art photographer Luminos has learned an approach to photography which invites viewers to see the world from a different point of view.
Just for the night of the grand opening a special freebie version of "The Dip" will e available to all gallery visitors. At the close of the grand opening "The Dip" will only be available in SL as a limited edition print.

The bottom floor of the two-story gallery features fine art photography and selections from his work as a photojournalist. Upstairs the collection is comprised of his fashion, glamour and fine art nudes.

The gRiM cOuTuRe Artist Grant

gRiM cOuTuRe Magazine, in partnership with the Art & Artists Network and the Artist Mentors Group, is pleased to announce the establishment of an Artist Grant. The goal of this grant is to aide artists in establishing their place within the SL arts community. Artists are encouraged to complete the application process which will entail a general application, submission of art work, statement of authenticity and a summary of their artistic vision with in SL. Applications can be found at: http://sasun.info/grantapp.aspx

A grant recipient will be chosen by officers of gRiM cOuTuRe magazine, the Art & Artists Network, and Artist Mentors groups.

The recipient will then be given an option of; 1) 30 days tier paid on an approved art space or 2) Financial support, organization and promotion of an SL art event featuring their work. Grant recipients will also receive one on one business and artistic mentoring through other SL artists involved with the program. Their artwork will also be showcased in an issue of gRiM cOuTuRe.

Please NoteCard: Tricia Aferdita, Elysia Ashbourne, Nebulosus Severine or Sasun Steinbeck for more information.

Drum Circle Gallery Grand Opening

Fractal artist Serenity Questi has announced a grand opening event at the Drum Circle Gallery from 2-8 pm SLT today. If you have a musical instrument, bring it along. It's promising to be a major jam session, with some never before seen fractals.

"Illumination" by Eidolon Dreamscape

Tonight at 7pm, Tricia Aferdita Gallery invites you to check out photographer Eidolon Dreamscape's luminous new works, a collection of interesting and uniquely lighted photos. The result is unlike anything you've seen, and Eidolon's skill keeps growing with each new set he unveils. Stop by and meet Eidolon, enjoy great music and conversation.

Calling All Fractal Artists

Serenity Questi, Second Life artist and good friend sent the following announcement to her group:

There's a false perception that fractal art doesn't constitute "real" art because it is generated by software. But fractal artists know that there are a diversity of styles out there, even though many artists use the same programs. So let's show the world the artistry behind fractals!

AI Gallery will be hosting a 6 week exhibition starting mid May entitled "Fractal Diversity", and we need as many fractal artists to participate as possible in order to demonstrate our unique styles!

The number of prims available to each artist will depend on the number of artists who choose to participate. We want to limit scripts to limit lag. The exhibit will be well promoted, and there will be an opening party.

You may sell your work if you wish, but the favor of a donation to AI Gallery's tip jar for every sale will be greatly appreciated.

Please contact me as soon as possible if you'd like to participate, and spread the word to all your fractal friends!

Contact her in SL

"My Private Supermarket" Multimedia Installation

I received an invitation from my good friend and artist Myth Guyot to the "My Private Supermarket" Multimedia Installation exhibition. If only TP's worked in RL. The exhibition is in Frankfort, Germany. It's a town I'd visited in RL, three times while on business and I've yet to run into a glass of beer I hadn't liked. Sorry for the slight digression, most people know me as a scotch drinker but I do enjoy a cold beer every now and then, especially when visiting or working in Germany.

So, back to the exhibition, which has already opened is located at Gallery Eulengasse 65 . 60385 Frankfurt, Germany, and began on the 8^th of August and runs through the 24^th with the Finissage and presentation of the catalogue on Sunday the 24^th of August 2008, 3 - 7 pm (2 – 6 PM GMT)

Haike Rausch (Laksmi Giha) and Torsten Grosch (Myth Guyot) work together on art projects under the name of 431art in both real and second life. I've written about the Amazing Maze (SL Newspaper) they'd created at their site in SL and about their Machinima film "Walk to Elea!" in Lane's List. Later today, at the exhibition, video and Machinima short films by 431art will begin at 9:00 PM on the 15^th of August (8:00 PM GMT).

Myth was kind enough to offer me the following translation about "431art" and the exhibit by Martin Doll, Media critic:

Haike Rausch and Torsten Grosch have been working together on art projects under the name of 431art for more than ten years. They understand their work as experiencing the phenomena and proceedings of nature, work situations and everyday political - social realities. Through their estrangement of the common view, their gaze on familiar objects breaks the habitual patterns of perception. In so doing; they take away the supposed inherent quality, of being real, from what is considered self-evident.

As prowlers between the different expressions of art, 431art often blurs aesthetic reception. They play with different categories of work often irritates the observer, the spectator experiences estrangement, an inability to classify, a puzzlement of everyday phenomena, experienced now as something new and totally different in the form of an art work.

In individual art shows the confrontation between graphic, photographic, film and sonographic elements is for example expressed by oscillating between these various forms of artistic expressions. Graphic art serves alternatively as standalone pieces, sketches of conceptual works or merely as descriptive panels. This creates a very vivid dialogue with the viewer and the objects on display.

In instances where Grosch and Rausch allow their artistic exploits to be experiment instructions, as seen in the concept for Ripenings, their art is turned into an experiment between science and non-science. Or rather between science and art. In this particular concept they explore the effect musical waves have on the growth of bean sprouts.

This experiment, which likely has its professional sceptics, aims to be a challenge to the logical and rational thought processes, it understands itself to be a provocation to the positivistic methods taken to explain our world. The demarcation line between art and science illustrates the very potential the ephemeral offers; the resounding, the wave, in so doing it sensitizes the observer to a scientific-artistic way of looking at the transient. In this sense the results of this experiment are not only natural science relevant but they also have dual impact as an artistic and tactile sensation. This form of aesthetic construction of the non-material is undertaken in; I'll be your substitute whenever you want me – an art project in the virtual space of Second life. In an age where seemingly everything can be digitalized (from human interaction all the way to very private spheres of reality) 431art tackles the way we perceive reality and identity.

The virtual environment combines Plato's allegory of the cave – the classical western philosophical image, which encapsulates the dilemma, between being and appearance – through the visualisation of labyrinthine formations. The tension between immersion and distance has an epistemological implication for the virtual and the supposedly real plain of perception. The structure of the work itself is a labyrinth, which mixes up various levels of real life representation. The aesthetic interferences between audio, video, the source code of the first Second Life Viewers, the avatar and the observer, sitting at his or her computer, creates a metaphorical field of analysis for the questions of authorship and personality, within an online existence. In this dense matrix the user must grapple, in his quest for a stable identity, with mirror images of himself and his environment. Confronted with a virtual doppelganger and the software created environment the user is directed towards cognition of the entire digital parallel universe.

With My private supermarket 431art opened a small shop, in the display window a shelf with jam jars was on show. The exhibition room at first glance seems to be a mixture between a modern convenient store and a quaint corner store. However upon closer inspection it becomes obvious that the goods on offer are by no means limited to commodities. On one wall cryptic handwritten texts are projected, show cases featuring butterflies with rather strange costumes of interwoven typographic structures. A video screen shows a bumblebee, as it assiduously flies from blossom to blossom ticking off it's shopping list. Even the jars on offer contain everything but ordinary jams. The labels on the jars do not only give information about their contents but additionally allude to the methods and essence in which the contents were harvested: Happiness-Harvest, Spontaneous-Harvest, spontaneous planned harvest, coincidentally saved harvest, intuitive harvest.

My private supermarket moves at the same time between various different subject fields. The various exhibits, with their different thematic aspects, cover the length and breath of today's marketplace with its organic food and to a large extent the lost culture of self-reliance. It picks up on the increased homogenization of the world of commodities, the loss of small individual shops and finally with the gathering as a leisure activity the means of survival. The strange labels do not, as is common practice, tell of the final product but instead tell the observer about instances of intuition, spontaneity and chance, which have determined the contents of the jars. On a different level of introspection within the institution of art, the question is raised - is there a reciprocal relationship between artifacts that are for sale and if so, what is the relevance of process and experimental projects. Accordingly 431art "leaves" the exhibition space by unexpectedly accosting the public in the social services office across the road where the only commodities that are not for sale are offered to the visitors in the form of jam-spread bread. Due to this temporary intervention of a kind of non-place, the socially regulated care system is confronted with the unconditional art of giving.

In their exhibition as with many other projects of 431art the ephemeral is stressed –consequently following through the orders of management – by the subsequent closure of the shop. However the vernissage is not the beginning of an insolvency case, but rather a catalogue in which all the stores goods are contained which will retrospectively still be available.