franks place in second life

franks place, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

We felt like dressing up for a nice evening on the grid tonight. Frank's Place was on our radar, so we tried to go. The place was filled to capacity at 72 people.



Somehow, we managed to sneak in. We saw Trav McCullough and Clarice Karu dancing together there. Two of our wonderful vocal artists in our group, locked in a romantic ballroom dance.



But, the best news was that Trav was singing within 15 minutes at Franks Elite Jazz. Instead of trying to get over there, we stayed put in our own embrace.





There was 110 people listening to the stream at both venues. What a wonderful way to spend the evening together with a loved one listening to Second Life's most romantic crooner.

burning life : vessels dream by bryn oh

burning life : vessels dream by bryn oh, originally uploaded by rafeejewell.

The seduction of Bryn Oh's art is compelling. No matter what I see, there is a wariness on the part of the viewer. An unsettling of the emotions...


I have a few pieces over on WETLands; the umbrella, the man (father/grandfather) with the small boy. Both are meticulous, but give me a feeling that something unknown is there.



The Vessel's Dream at Burning Life evokes the same emotions. I see elements of the Rabbicorn there, too. There is a sense of dread... creepiness of the vignettes he has created. But, there is also a profound love between the characters he has developed.





I purposely do not read artist's interpretations of their work. Why? Because, I want to experience it for myself. I may interpret wrongly, but I want to be with the piece first.




Bryn Oh has a story to tell... and I so enjoy watching it unfold. Before the end of this week, go explore Vessel's Dream for yourself on the playa of Burning Life.