The newly founded Oxford @rt Eclectic @rt Gallery opens its doors officially on Dec. 1st. 2015 in a combined grand opening event from 12 - 3pm at the Cakehole Arts Centre, in the Stout region. It will show a wide range of 2D and 3D art, including an updated installation "Standing Against Oppression". The censorship of the associated image by the owners of the previous gallery location was the tipping-point for the gallery manager to close that gallery and move to the present location.
The opening of The Oxford is incorporated with the opening of the outdoor installation Circular Music by Gala (galatea.gothly), almost 2 hours of sounds live from the UK in the new club and a live music session at 2pm SLT by the amazing Telima. The voice of liquid silk is singing live from London to celebrate the the official opening of the Cakehole Arts Centre.
“We are immensely proud to be the hosts of the Oxford Eclectic Gallery at the Cakehole Arts Centre", says owner of the venue Cake. "The Cakehole has, at its core, a desire to be a place for creators and people who appreciate their work and if you are either of those things, you will know that true creativity cannot exist in an atmosphere where censorship occurs or is threatened. With their excellent record in art curation at their previous gallery it was a pleasure to invite them to carry on their work at the Cakehole.”
Eclectic By Intent
"The Oxford" as it's teasingly called by it's management, exists to showcase some of the best art available in Second Life. The collection is eclectic by intent; some pieces are unapologetically confrontational.
"Do not expect conformity of content, you will be rewarded with consistency of quality.", explains Ebony Glendevon, Manager of The Oxford.
Using the extraordinary capabilities of Second Life the gallery follows an approach not only showing single images but extending themed series into the 4th dimension by transitioning each frame after a certain period of time without losing image quality. To further enhance the viewer's experience most pieces carry further information, links or other audio-visual elements..
"Our gallery is physically very small, therefore our exhibitions expand into the fourth-dimension being both dynamic and ephemeral in character", so Ebony Glendevon. "Visit us often and allow some time if you don't want to miss out."
Standing Against Oppression
Candles scattered across the floor in front of the image are an expression of the light each of us carry within our souls and appear in a random, never repeating pattern.
Visitors may light a candle by clicking on any candle to have their name shown above 'their' candle, among the names of the others who feel the same.
More information about "Standing Against Oppression" can be found here.
Contact:
Ebony Glendevon, Manager, The Oxford Eclectic @rt Gallery
Delicious Filling, Personal Assistant to the Manager, The Oxford Eclectic @rt Gallery
Cake, Owner of the Cakehole Arts Centre, Stout
Landmarks in Second Life:
The Oxford Eclectic @rt Gallery
Cakehole Arts Centre
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