SLEA Launch 9 Grants: January - June 2025
SLEA2: Grant Artist: Ilyra Chardin Liaison: Regi
January - June 2025
DystoParadiso has its own rhythms - from the Midland farms to the city overlooking the shores, from Hawk Ridge Heights to the blue Salt Plains, and to the Natural Satellite Nests (NSN) with their own unique biomes.
DystoParadiso seems to have it all!
An original multimedia immersive installation by Ilyra chardin.
DystoParadiso seems to have it all!
An original multimedia immersive installation by Ilyra chardin.
SLEA3: Grant Artist: OnceAgain (Manoji Yachvili) Liaison: Dee
January - June 2025
The questions I have always asked myself are:"What is ART?"and"What will I leave behind when I go?"
Although I don't really consider myself an artist, even though others say I am, I like to create projects and immerse the works in landscapes that become a sort of installation.Sometimes in a space that might raise questions, without providing answers about ART.Sometimes questions arise about what ART means to me and what it means to others simply by looking at the works.
In SLEA3 you will find all the old works I have produced on Second Life plus some new ones, starting from SL projects through RL ones and a mix of the two.
On the ground floor you will find a winter-themed landscape because it is the season I love the most because the white snow covers everything hiding all the bad things, makes the world around us muffled and silent and it is also the season of my life because I am getting older.There are also several skyboxes where you can visit my projects, I recommend you use a shared environment and a high level and walk, or ride the horses that are around you, because in this way you will pass over a sort of "welcome mat" that will give you information about what you are looking at.
If you want you can leave your thoughts simply dropping a nc in the boxes you will find around, I will read them and the week before the SLEA Grant will end I will answer in a public meeting using the voice.
I will fill SLEA3 little by little, exactly as I'm used to doing in my gallery, so I recommend you visit it regularly, also after the opening party.
And if you are curious I have a large and good collection of artworks by other SL artists that I admire, some spread in venues here and other you can find them in my personal sim.
I wish you good visit and I hope you will enjoy the place ^^
Onceagain(manoji yachvili)
Although I don't really consider myself an artist, even though others say I am, I like to create projects and immerse the works in landscapes that become a sort of installation.Sometimes in a space that might raise questions, without providing answers about ART.Sometimes questions arise about what ART means to me and what it means to others simply by looking at the works.
In SLEA3 you will find all the old works I have produced on Second Life plus some new ones, starting from SL projects through RL ones and a mix of the two.
On the ground floor you will find a winter-themed landscape because it is the season I love the most because the white snow covers everything hiding all the bad things, makes the world around us muffled and silent and it is also the season of my life because I am getting older.There are also several skyboxes where you can visit my projects, I recommend you use a shared environment and a high level and walk, or ride the horses that are around you, because in this way you will pass over a sort of "welcome mat" that will give you information about what you are looking at.
If you want you can leave your thoughts simply dropping a nc in the boxes you will find around, I will read them and the week before the SLEA Grant will end I will answer in a public meeting using the voice.
I will fill SLEA3 little by little, exactly as I'm used to doing in my gallery, so I recommend you visit it regularly, also after the opening party.
And if you are curious I have a large and good collection of artworks by other SL artists that I admire, some spread in venues here and other you can find them in my personal sim.
I wish you good visit and I hope you will enjoy the place ^^
Onceagain(manoji yachvili)
SLEA4 (NW/SW) 1/2 Region: Grant Artist: Mony Markova Liaison: Lex
January - June 2025
My Mexican Museum
Like most of Humanity, México and its people are looking for a new path, proud to be a land of History, tradition, colors, tastes, and smiles. Mony Markova accompanies us to discover this magnificent Country, the wonders it offers and the challenges it faces.
In her Different Story about Mexico, Mony told: "It doesn’t matter what you say or think about this country; it will show you a different face. You may say something amazing, and it may show you darkness, but as soon as you think it’s night, its light will blind you with its kindness and beauty.
Like most of humanity, México and its people are looking for a new path, striving to be one of the nations that makes us proud to be alive. A land of history, tradition, colors, tastes, and smiles. The challenges of this nation confront it and force it to ask seven key questions that could make a different future. Could México answer them?
Will you come to visit? Will you challenge all you think you know of the land of a thousand flavors and the city of palaces? Come visit MY México and let me share how I live it and how I love it".
𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙤𝙫𝙖Mony Markova entered Second Life in 2007, always seeking meaning for her time in the metaverse. As a researcher and strategy consultant who has run promotional projects for her country, she made the first version of this museum in 2013.
Opening party with a 2-hours DJ set, playing a selection of the best pop music in Spanish and English, with DJ Sammie Benoir (11am - 12pm SLT) and DJ BB Balderdash (12 - 1pm SLT).when: 25th Jan, Saturday - h 11am / 1pm SLT My Mexican Museum Website Join us at SLEA4
In her Different Story about Mexico, Mony told: "It doesn’t matter what you say or think about this country; it will show you a different face. You may say something amazing, and it may show you darkness, but as soon as you think it’s night, its light will blind you with its kindness and beauty.
Like most of humanity, México and its people are looking for a new path, striving to be one of the nations that makes us proud to be alive. A land of history, tradition, colors, tastes, and smiles. The challenges of this nation confront it and force it to ask seven key questions that could make a different future. Could México answer them?
Will you come to visit? Will you challenge all you think you know of the land of a thousand flavors and the city of palaces? Come visit MY México and let me share how I live it and how I love it".
𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙤𝙫𝙖Mony Markova entered Second Life in 2007, always seeking meaning for her time in the metaverse. As a researcher and strategy consultant who has run promotional projects for her country, she made the first version of this museum in 2013.
Opening party with a 2-hours DJ set, playing a selection of the best pop music in Spanish and English, with DJ Sammie Benoir (11am - 12pm SLT) and DJ BB Balderdash (12 - 1pm SLT).when: 25th Jan, Saturday - h 11am / 1pm SLT My Mexican Museum Website Join us at SLEA4
SLEA4 (SE/NE) 1/2 Region: Grant Artist: Akiv Wizardly Liaison: Dee
January - June 2025
“The Larva of a Plaintive SongCrept into the rider’s heart…Through the boundless desert of life,The soul wanders in hope…
The wind brushed against her shoulder and dissolved into the vastness. The touch of warm, thickened currents of air did not surprise her - she was ready for it. The dense atmosphere pressed against her body, astonishingly delicate for this Heavy world.
Oh, celestial being! You dwell in the Subtle realms, where vibrations align with the pulse of your aura. Why, then, do you descend into this world again and again? She had no answer - or perhaps she did not wish to give one. She was here, and that was enough.
The boundaries between your everyday existence, your dreams, and your actual experience begin to blur as you embark on an interdimensional journey in Astral Dreams. A heavenly world greets you, where the mirror of reality reflects back in unexpected ways, calling you to leave the known and explore. <…>"
- Extract from the story The Soul by Akiv Wizardly (2004)
Astral Dreams has significance in its glittering landscapes, deeply beautiful music, and interactive aspects that take you farther into the unknown. You become one with the infinite space and time around you, rather than just an observer.
This innovative project, dreamed up by artist Akiv Wizardly, rethinks storytelling for the digital age. The limitless possibilities of Second Life's community and innovation are shown here, going beyond the realms of art and technology.This project enhances the virtual art scene and provides a memorable, profoundly affecting experience; it is supported by an SLEA grant.
Core Themes and Installation
Eight heavenly platforms, each symbolising a deep philosophical idea, make up the exhibition:
✨ The Portal of Awakening🔥 The Flame of the Heart⛩ The Cosmic Temple🌀 The Spiral of Evolution🌍 The Fiery World🌉 The Bridge of Brotherhood🏺 The Chalice of Knowledge🌠 The Starry Sanctuary Astral Dreams unveils greater layers of Universe wonder. Please remember to grab the TP HUD upon arrival so you don't get lost in Astral. And be sure to share the environment setting. Is space travel something you're comfortable with? BeCome enlightened and dream with us!
✨ The Portal of Awakening🔥 The Flame of the Heart⛩ The Cosmic Temple🌀 The Spiral of Evolution🌍 The Fiery World🌉 The Bridge of Brotherhood🏺 The Chalice of Knowledge🌠 The Starry Sanctuary Astral Dreams unveils greater layers of Universe wonder. Please remember to grab the TP HUD upon arrival so you don't get lost in Astral. And be sure to share the environment setting. Is space travel something you're comfortable with? BeCome enlightened and dream with us!
SLEA6: GRANT RESIDENCY Grant Artist: Chrix and Lallie Sorbet Liaison: Lexandra
January - June 2025
Murmuration – A Never-Ending Show
Murmuration—named after the mesmerizing patterns formed by flocks of birds and swarms of insects—is the latest creation by Lalie Sorbet and Chrix. Part of a special SLEA Grant Residency from the Second Life Endowment for the Arts (SLEA), this immersive and organic experience continually reinvents itself. Nothing is static: dancing particles, animated textures, and random animeshes emerge to form ever-changing compositions. Each glance is unique, and each visit reveals a new facet of this evolving display.
Two Ways to Explore Murmuration-Dive into the spectacle: Soar through the air and become part of this cosmic choreography. Let yourself be carried by the currents, floating in the dreamlike energy of this ever-shifting landscape.-Glide by water: Board a boat, drift peacefully, and admire the scene from a distance. Enjoy a serene moment where movement and light unfold before you in an unpredictable, dazzling dance.
Murmuration is a perpetually recomposing visual symphony, celebrating chance and fluidity. Every moment is a surprise, every appearance a fleeting poem. Let yourself be swept away… and become, for a breath, a particle in this infinite dance.
Additional Note: The Creation ProcessThe idea behind Murmuration was sparked both by the phenomenon of flocking birds and insect swarms as well as Lalie’s real-life photography. These inspirations drove the organic, fluid patterns you see in the sim. Working closely together, Chrix designed and coded a system that unlocks Lalie’s full creative potential—resulting in this ever-evolving, immersive environment where each visit offers a fresh perspective.
Accept the invitation to the SLEA Experience for a more immersive visit !
Created by: Lalie Sorbet & ChrixOpening Date: 22 February 2025 - 12PM SLT – Open 24/7Graphics Settings : none, Toaster level!______________ Murmuration – Un Spectacle en Perpétuel Mouvement
Murmuration—inspiré des motifs fascinants formés par les vols d’oiseaux et les nuées d’insectes—est la toute dernière création de Lalie Sorbet et Chrix. Faisant partie d’une résidence spéciale financée par le Second Life Endowment for the Arts (SLEA), cette expérience immersive et organique se réinvente sans cesse. Ici, rien n’est figé : les particules dansent, les textures s’animent et les animeshes surgissent de manière aléatoire, formant des compositions toujours inédites. Chaque regard posé sur cette œuvre est unique, chaque passage révèle une nouvelle facette du spectacle.
Deux Façons de Vivre Murmuration-Plongez au cœur du spectacle : Envolé(e) dans les airs, vous devenez partie intégrante de cette chorégraphie cosmique. Laissez-vous porter, flottez au gré des flux et ressentez l’énergie mouvante de ce paysage onirique.-Glissez sur l’eau, contemplez de loin : À bord d’un bateau, dérivez paisiblement et admirez la scène dans toute sa splendeur. Une bulle de sérénité où le mouvement et la lumière se déploient devant vous, offrant une chorégraphie imprévisible.
Murmuration est une symphonie visuelle en perpétuelle recomposition, une célébration du hasard et de la fluidité. Ici, chaque instant est une surprise, chaque apparition un poème fugace.Laissez-vous happer… et devenez, le temps d’un souffle, une particule de cette danse infinie.
Note Supplémentaire : Le Processus de CréationL’idée de Murmuration puise sa source dans le phénomène des vols d’oiseaux et des nuées d’insectes, ainsi que dans les travaux photographiques de Lalie dans la vie réelle. Ces inspirations ont nourri les motifs organiques et fluides que vous découvrez dans le sim. En étroite collaboration, Chrix a conçu et programmé un système permettant à la créativité de Lalie de s’exprimer pleinement—offrant ainsi un environnement en constante évolution, où chaque visite révèle une perspective inédite.
Acceptez l'invitation à l'expérience SLEA pour une visite plus immersive !
Créé par : Lalie Sorbet & ChrixDate d’ouverture : 22 Février 2025 – 12PM SLT - Ouvert 24h/24Paramètres graphiques: aucuns, niveau grille-pain!
Murmuration—named after the mesmerizing patterns formed by flocks of birds and swarms of insects—is the latest creation by Lalie Sorbet and Chrix. Part of a special SLEA Grant Residency from the Second Life Endowment for the Arts (SLEA), this immersive and organic experience continually reinvents itself. Nothing is static: dancing particles, animated textures, and random animeshes emerge to form ever-changing compositions. Each glance is unique, and each visit reveals a new facet of this evolving display.
Two Ways to Explore Murmuration-Dive into the spectacle: Soar through the air and become part of this cosmic choreography. Let yourself be carried by the currents, floating in the dreamlike energy of this ever-shifting landscape.-Glide by water: Board a boat, drift peacefully, and admire the scene from a distance. Enjoy a serene moment where movement and light unfold before you in an unpredictable, dazzling dance.
Murmuration is a perpetually recomposing visual symphony, celebrating chance and fluidity. Every moment is a surprise, every appearance a fleeting poem. Let yourself be swept away… and become, for a breath, a particle in this infinite dance.
Additional Note: The Creation ProcessThe idea behind Murmuration was sparked both by the phenomenon of flocking birds and insect swarms as well as Lalie’s real-life photography. These inspirations drove the organic, fluid patterns you see in the sim. Working closely together, Chrix designed and coded a system that unlocks Lalie’s full creative potential—resulting in this ever-evolving, immersive environment where each visit offers a fresh perspective.
Accept the invitation to the SLEA Experience for a more immersive visit !
Created by: Lalie Sorbet & ChrixOpening Date: 22 February 2025 - 12PM SLT – Open 24/7Graphics Settings : none, Toaster level!______________ Murmuration – Un Spectacle en Perpétuel Mouvement
Murmuration—inspiré des motifs fascinants formés par les vols d’oiseaux et les nuées d’insectes—est la toute dernière création de Lalie Sorbet et Chrix. Faisant partie d’une résidence spéciale financée par le Second Life Endowment for the Arts (SLEA), cette expérience immersive et organique se réinvente sans cesse. Ici, rien n’est figé : les particules dansent, les textures s’animent et les animeshes surgissent de manière aléatoire, formant des compositions toujours inédites. Chaque regard posé sur cette œuvre est unique, chaque passage révèle une nouvelle facette du spectacle.
Deux Façons de Vivre Murmuration-Plongez au cœur du spectacle : Envolé(e) dans les airs, vous devenez partie intégrante de cette chorégraphie cosmique. Laissez-vous porter, flottez au gré des flux et ressentez l’énergie mouvante de ce paysage onirique.-Glissez sur l’eau, contemplez de loin : À bord d’un bateau, dérivez paisiblement et admirez la scène dans toute sa splendeur. Une bulle de sérénité où le mouvement et la lumière se déploient devant vous, offrant une chorégraphie imprévisible.
Murmuration est une symphonie visuelle en perpétuelle recomposition, une célébration du hasard et de la fluidité. Ici, chaque instant est une surprise, chaque apparition un poème fugace.Laissez-vous happer… et devenez, le temps d’un souffle, une particule de cette danse infinie.
Note Supplémentaire : Le Processus de CréationL’idée de Murmuration puise sa source dans le phénomène des vols d’oiseaux et des nuées d’insectes, ainsi que dans les travaux photographiques de Lalie dans la vie réelle. Ces inspirations ont nourri les motifs organiques et fluides que vous découvrez dans le sim. En étroite collaboration, Chrix a conçu et programmé un système permettant à la créativité de Lalie de s’exprimer pleinement—offrant ainsi un environnement en constante évolution, où chaque visite révèle une perspective inédite.
Acceptez l'invitation à l'expérience SLEA pour une visite plus immersive !
Créé par : Lalie Sorbet & ChrixDate d’ouverture : 22 Février 2025 – 12PM SLT - Ouvert 24h/24Paramètres graphiques: aucuns, niveau grille-pain!
SLEA7: Grant Artist: Jordan Rizzo Liaison: Wiz
January - June 2025
Illuminating Machinima. A creative wonderland for Second Life machinima artists. Come explore different locations that will help spark your imagination. 4 unique builds created by some of SL's most innovative and creative sim designers, (NeoKitsch, Adelina Florian, Kaiden Landscapes, Feorie Frimon, Lozza Weyman, and more). Stay alert as you wander the terrifying streets of a dystopian zombie apocalypse. Trek your way through the snowy hills of a frozen ancient China. Bask in the neon lights of a surreal dark futuristic city. Or be creative and build your own sets in a realistic Hollywood backlot. Be immersed in an experience that will help inspire your next video creation. Film a vlog, music video, short story, or whatever your heart desires. All works created on the sim will be showcased in the Wicked Raven Theater (created by Nᴏᴅᴏᴍᴇ Lᴇᴛʜᴀʟ & Bᴇʟʟᴀ Sɪʟᴀs Lᴇᴛʜᴀʟ) which sits in the center of the sim on June 28th @ 12PM SLT. Happy creating!
