Once again the University of Western Australia's Second Life presence has pulled off a brilliant Art Challenge, and for the second year in a row I've had the privilege of being a judge. This year there were a lot more entries, making the judging both more challenging and more fun. It also showcases the improvements to Second Life as far as the detail of art works submitted. … [Read more...] about Grand Finale: UWA 3D Open Art Challenge
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UWA 3D Art & Design Challenge Grand Final: a triumph
Over the past year, one of the most extensive and impressive virtual world art projects has been undertaken. I've written about it repeatedly here, for three reasons. First, it's an Australian initiative driven by the University of Western Australia. Second, the scope of the project was enormous, encouraging submissions across a range of mediums. Third, the passion of the … [Read more...] about UWA 3D Art & Design Challenge Grand Final: a triumph
ME/CFS Awareness Art Exhibition
In late March we profiled some work being done by Australians in regards to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). That work has continued, with the launch of an art exhibition occurring this Wednesday May 12th, 6-8pm SL time (11am - 1pm Thursday 13th AEST). All the works exhibited are by people living with ME/CFS. To have a closer look for yourself, … [Read more...] about ME/CFS Awareness Art Exhibition
UWA Art: March winners and a three-year continuation
The University of Western Australia continues its 3D Art and Design Challenge, announcing the March winners. All those details are replicated in full below thanks to the indefatigable Jayjay Zifanwe and the UWA in SL blog. What's even more impressive is the announcement that the UWA have agreed to fund the monthly competition for a further three years, to the tune of a million … [Read more...] about UWA Art: March winners and a three-year continuation
National Portrait Gallery in Second Life
There hasn't been an enormous fanfare about the launch of the National Portrait Gallery's doppelganger exhibition in Second Life, but there probably deserves to be. For its first foray into virtual worlds, the Gallery has created an impressive exhibition that beautifully showcases the power of digital artwork. I asked the architect of the exhibition, Greg More (SL: Dynamo … [Read more...] about National Portrait Gallery in Second Life