treading the purple snow.

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I recently had some problems with Techniverse Planet’s script (well, it stopped working) and decided to use another one instead. I also used this cute theme that BMG Sweden and Bjork are using.

Enjoy… and sorry for day with blank page ;)

Fascinating new event available to Science and Art Collective members from International Year of Astronomy 2009 USA.

ASTRONOMY 2009 ISLAND OPENING EVENT!
When: Tues Jan 6, 2009 starting at 7:30pm, 8:00pm full island opens
Location: Astronomy 2009 island!

Go here to be teleported! http://secondastronomy.org/Astronomy2009/

Join us on Astronomy 2009 island for the official island opening and to share in the International Year of Astronomy 2009 USA Opening Ceremony!

Island access begins at 7:30pm SLT followed by a live feed of the USA Opening Ceremony from the AAS Meeting in Long Beach, CA. At 8pm we will have a short ribbon cutting ceremony accompanied by fireworks and a champagne toast! The island fully opens at 8pm.

Our January theme for Astronomy 2009 is “Astronomy Inspired Art and Imagery” and will showcase a virtual exhibit of From Earth to the Universe (http://www.fromearthtotheuniverse.org/), IAAA’s Artist’s Universe (http://iaaa.org/), The World at Night Photography (http://twanight.org), free astronomy image texture packs, and Astrophotography Corner featuring Adam Block’s astronomical images. Throughout the month we will roll out our Cultural Astronomy Storytelling Circle, interactive telescopes, dark sky awareness exhibits, and much more!

http://astronomy2009.org
http://astronomy2009.us
http://secondastronomy.org/

See you all there!

I recently finished my new project, Techniverse - inspirational social network, blog aggregator and wiki for all things tech.

Feel free to join and share your thoughts on technology ;).

Techniverse Social Network is place to share ideas, find inspiration and discuss about technology, science, education, digital art and business.

Science and Art Collective is my Second Life science/tech/art events group. It existed for some time already but - as many other SL projects - it didn’t had a website. I recently fixed this ;).

5 July - 10 July
Inspiration Cove
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Cove/173/62/22

There’s white-gloves.net mini-exhibition during Inspiration Cove Art Festival - only during festival and only on festival land selected pieces 50% off price!

more screens

1 July - 21 July
Da Vinci Isle, Hall 2
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Da Vinci Isle/71/239/43

…including some pieces not exhibited before! enjoy ;)

more screens

8 June - 7 July
Karina’s Gallery, walk through the garden, second floor (Second Life)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Four/195/226/22

more screens

27 May - 20 August 2008
Shoshana’s Annex, second floor, south
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steiger/108/118/131

…now you’re able to see my photography in a little more original way ;). Photography in virtual gallery, hanging on virtual walls, oh my ;). Exhibited photos are available for purchase - both virtual versions for your Second Life land and ‘real life’ prints.

You don’t know Second Life? Second Life is virtual world, game without rules ;) where you can create your own content. Second Life, just like real life is full of different kinds of content - sometimes something more intellectual, sometimes something more entertaining, sometimes both at the same time… Find more about Second Life on it’s official website.

You don’t need to check my exhibition in sl to buy rl prints - you can just visit online prints store.

I added link to my prints store and events section to white-gloves.net main page. Now you can always know if I have any active rl or web exhibitions ;).

f1rst p0st!!!!!!11111one ;]

Ok, so… The Tech created fascinating opportunity of prototyping exhibits in sl that can be realized in rl museum (link 1, link 2).

My exhibit idea:
There would be multitouch screen irl (size of full length mirror) displaying avatar and “mirror” in sl displaying webcam stream of person that is standing in front of screen irl. That would create illusion of looking into mirror - both in sl and rl ;). Multitouch screen would let you control your avatar (your “reflection”). Later, Avi Marquez/Nina Simon suggested that avatar’s appearance could be determined by personality test.

Project was registered on site some time ago, but i’ve placed decorative sl mirror in Parkside Hall Exhibit Workshop (in Tech’s sim) today, so i’ve thought that it’s good moment to write post about it ;).

…well, i’m not into 3D ;) but i’m using my 2D and tech skills instead. Here’s personality test menu design:

I’ll inform you about progress here xP. Ah, and here’s project page. It’s wiki, so it’s always under edition, sentences are deleted, rewritten, etc ;).

UPDATE 28.01.08
I’m resigning from Tech’s competition. Many of Mirror’s contents are already done, though. I’m eager to continue project if any company/museum/institution will be interested. It can be not only good exhibit but also commercial product available for purchase (I’ve got private messages and comment from people asking if they can buy Mirror). I’m not interested in unreliable web competitions and transactions. I’m interested in work protected by documents and law. I can work remotely and contact with you by Internet, but I require documents to be sure that my work is safe. If you’re interested feel free to contact me via qui.dolorem.ipsum@gmail.com.

I’m author of idea, photography and graphical elements I’ve used. I’m not approving any usage of my own, copyrighted graphical and technical material. I’m
author of ideas, graphics, photography and technical assumptions and my works can’t be used without my approval.