Ekphrasis by Rowan Derryth

One of the great new additions to the Prim Perfect blog is a regular column by Miss Rowan Derryth entitled Ekphrasis. According to Rowan, this column is intended to "be a series of profiles of various SL artists..."

What is good art in SL? In the words of Miss Derryth, "...it isn't just rezzed, but resonates..." and "...it doesn't just resonate, but it is rezzed." For more details, read her introductory posting at http://primperfectblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/ekphrasis-an-introduction/.

These are impressive interviews with some of the most well-known and creative artists in the metaverse. To date, Rowan has featured Ragamuffin Kipps, Chrome Underwood, Glyph Graves, Gracie Kendal, and yours truly.

Each of these columns are incredibly well written and a fascinating look into the lives of some extremely talented and creative individuals.

Primgraph Issue 11 Now on Newstands

Primgraph Issue No. 11 featuring pirates is now on newstands. Yet another fabulous issue of Second Life's premier magazine featuring historical and steampunk sims.

Avast there, me hearties and join us on a fearsome voyage as we take to the seas in quest of the secret treasure that’s this issue of the Primgraph — where we’ll hoist the main sail and set our course for regions where we’ll be encountering… pirates!

Each issue also features a new episode of the epic web comic, The Quest for the Golden Prim (http://goldenprim.blogspot.com/). Don't miss this fascinating tale of adventure featuring a number of different people on our international cast!

Primgraph is available online by visiting http://en.calameo.com/read/000004234d57b0f960b40

I was fortunate enough to contribute a number of photographs for this issue, in addition to the Quest for the Golden Prim which I photograph and design.

Check out this fabulous issue!

Points of Interest ~ Cetus

While I have a long history in Second Life with the Cetus sim, it had been quite a long time since I had last visited. Of course, Cetus was a far different place when I rented gallery space there. At that time, it was based on the gallery district in (I believe) Portland, Oregon. Filled with renovated warehouses converted to gallery and residential spaces, modern builds and great outdoor spaces, there was a great sense of community among the inhabitants, artists and gallery owners. It was also the place where I met most of my closest friends in SL.

That iteration of Cetus eventually closed and disbanded before being completely reborn by DB Bailey, RL architect David Denton (http://www.daviddenton.com/). While DB Bailey was a name I was familiar with, I had not had the pleasure of meeting him until we appeared together on Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe.

DB gave me a sim tour after the show when I shot this set of images accessible on Flickr.

Luminous Lens Exhibition Catalogue

The works you see in this exhibit are the culmination of my passion for photography and desire to create and share my artistic vision with those around me. More importantly, my work would mean little without the support, encouragement and validation of the great people I am proud to call my friends. A very heartfelt thanks to one in particular, Tricia Aferdita, who not only encouraged me to finish this exhibit but provided an incredible venue in which to feature it. Tricia’s enthusiasm for and support of my work means so much. She is a tireless supporter and promoter of the arts and is an inspiration to those who are fortunate enough to know and work with her. She is also a fabulous artist in her own right.

This catalogue would certainly not have been possible without the enthusiasm, creativity, and eloquence of Rowan Derryth. Her appreciation of this collection of works and the excitement with which she talked of the need for an exhibition catalogue are why you read these words today. Through an extremely interesting experiment (see Ekphrasis: PJ Trenton on the Prim Perfect blog ~ http://primperfectblog.wordpress.com/2010/03/04/ekphrasis-pj-trenton/), these works now have a much deeper meaning and their own stories as a result of Rowan’s eloquent keystrokes.

I would also like to take the opportunity to thank intrepid publisher extra-ordinaire, Saffia Widdershins for her support of this exhibit and catalogue and for exposing me to the artistic and photographic potential of the wide world of Second Life.

A complimentary copy of the exhibit catalogue is available from a kiosk at Exposure Art Gallery (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tabula%20rasa/134/35/27). Purchase the Thinc book for $0L and either wear it or rezz it to read (I recommend rezzing it).

Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe

I was fortunate enough to be invited as a guest on Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe on March 29th. Other guests on the show included architect David Denton (DB Bailey in Second Life) and singer/songwriter Shannon McMahon (Shannon Oherlihy in Second Life.

More information about David can be found in his web site at http://www.daviddenton.com, while more about Shannon and her music can be found on MySpace at http://blogs.myspace.com/shannonmcmahonbruchal.

Prim Perfect Issue 24 on Newstands

Are you ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Prim Perfect has been enjoying the craic in the West of Ireland — and the surfing too — and bring you some of that very special West of Ireland style in this issue!

Check out the informative and interesting articles from a plethora of great writers supplemented with some fabulous images from across the grid.

The latest issue can be found online at http://en.calameo.com/read/000004234d4c7feb7b96f.

For more information about Prim Perfect or to read the blog, visit http://primperfectblog.wordpress.com/.

Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to yet another outstanding Prim Perfect issue!

The Luminous Lens: Photo Abstractions by PJ Trenton

I cordially invite you to join us at the Tricia Aferdita Gallery in Avalon Town on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 pm slt for the opening of a my new exhibit...my first in quite some time.

The Luminous Lens is a collection of abstract images that push the limits of photography to create some uniquely "painted" images from across the metaverse. Shot at various locations, the collection takes advantage of light, colour and texture to create bright, vibrant and abstract works with a somewhat impressionistic feel.

We welcome DJ Sredni Eel to provide the music for this exhibit opening.

The Tricia Aferdita Gallery is located in the vibrant Second Life arts community of Avalon Town. Avalon is a vibrant & innovative virtual community that prides itself on being a fun and creative atmosphere of art and literature.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tabula%20rasa/92/26/28.

Primgraph Issue 10 Now on Newstands

Primgraph Issue No. 10 featuring the region of New Toulouse is now on newstands. Yet another fabulous issue of Second Life's premier magazine featuring historical and steampunk sims.

This month Primgraph travels into the early twentieth century ... to visit New Toulouse - that jazzy region owned by the Duchess of Carnteigh herself, Gabrielle Riel, the Nightingale of Radio Riel and Prim Minister of Edison ... who has built up a phenomenal diverse portfolio in the Second Life World.

Each issue also features a new episode of the epic web comic, The Quest for the Golden Prim (http://goldenprim.blogspot.com/). Don't miss this fascinating tale of adventure featuring a number of different people on our international cast!

Primgraph is available online by visiting http://en.calameo.com/read/000004234ea0d22db246c.

I was fortunate enough to contribute a number of photographs for this issue, in addition to the Quest for the Golden Prim which I photograph and design.

Check out this fabulous issue!

Usonian Ideals Build-Off

Over the weekend of February 5-7, the Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Museum of Second Life is organizing the Usonian Ideals Build-Off. 24 builders, from novice to pro, will compete to see "who can create the most functional and appealing building within the parameters of the USONIAN ideals” promoted by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Voting will commence at 12 pm slt on Sunday, February 7th and an awards gala will be held on Monday, February 8 from 7 to 9 pm slt.

The site can be visited by clicking the teleport outside the Breeze on the Usonian sim (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Usonia/58/134/21).

For more information, and an interesting read, I recommend this post on the Prim Perfect blog by Rowan Derryth.

Prim Perfect 23 On the Newstand

The latest issue of Prim Perfect magazine is now available. This month's issue features the beautiful historic region of Giverny, one time home of one of the most famous artists in history... Claude Monet.

The magazine features two sims that make up this region; Ville de Giverny, owned by Miss Kaye Robbiani and Giverny owned by Miss Soliel Snook. Two of the most creative people I have met on the grid. They both have a myriad of creations to beautify your home and garden in Second Life. Kaye creates a whole myriad of period furniture, clothing and accessories while Soliel is the owner of Snooks Garden Centre featuring the most beautiful flowers, trees and other garden landcaping items.

The region also features a replica of Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny. The village also features a replica of the Hotel Baudy where Monet and his contemporaries often met and socialized.

The Prim Perfect team, led by the intrepid Saffia Widdershins, have once again come together and produced an outstanding issue. I am proud to be on the staff and am inspired by those who toil away beside me, writing, designing and photographing for Second Life's premier home and garden magazine.

This issue also includes a fascinating article on Claude Monet by Miss Scotti Lyle which I highly recommend.

My thanks to Ceejay Writer and Viv Trafalgar for inspiring me throughout this issue. To accompany their writing with my photographs is truly an honour.

Prim Perfect is available online by visiting http://en.calameo.com/books/00000423405b6a1435e28.

For more information, visit the Prim Perfect site at http://www.primperfect.net/.