The Bitch is Back
Woman Kind, Cat Boccaccio’s newest exhibit, has opened at Yapland, one of Second Life’s oldest and finest art communities. This is an adult exibit, celebrating the woman, as Cat loves to … Continue reading
The Conflagration at the Paper Observatory
Second Life artist Haveit Neox’s Paper Observatory was a complex installation, and slum writer and photographer JMB Balogh visited multiple times during its tenure at LEA. Many bloggers wrote about it, including … Continue reading
“Second Life is not a place where lonely people go,” says Scottius Polke in Drax Files Episode 15
By Cat Boccaccio. I remember the first Scottius Polke exhibit I visited back in 2008 at Mater Rhode’s Mountain High gallery. The display consisted of images of Scottius’ first life … Continue reading
“Where have you been?” Rose Borchovski asks RL Artists, in Drax Files Episode 14
By Cat Boccaccio. Rose Borchovski is one of Second Life’s most imaginative, fearless and accomplished artists, and I was thrilled to learn she is the subject of the 14th instalment … Continue reading
Cat Questionnaire: Ronda Saunders
Second Life photographer, builder, and machinima artist Ronda Saunders dares to answer Cat’s 14 leading questions. SL Date of Birth: March 3rd 2008. SL activity: SL photographer, builder and more … Continue reading
Carnival Discardia: Scottius’ Side Show Assemblage
By Cat Boccaccio. Rummaging through junk shops is what Scott Rolfe (Scottius Polke in Second Life) does. He’s in search of hidden gems from among the heaps of unwanted junk … Continue reading
Second Life and the Avatar: Drax Files Episode 12
By Cat Boccaccio. Second Life is a little different for each of us. Some create avatars that resemble their Real Life selves and meet up with RL friends in Second … Continue reading
Cat Questionnaire: Xander Stillwater
Classical composer and pianist Xander Stillwater bravely answers Cat’s 14 leading questions. SL Date of Birth: August 12th, 2010 SL activity: Pianist RL location: Texas, USA In-your-own-words bio: I’m a pianist … Continue reading
Drax Files Episode 10: “Everyone is Creative”
By Cat Boccaccio. “One of the things that has always excited me about Second Life is that people who have no idea that they are creative come in and find … Continue reading
The Inventory Dance: Gracie Kendal’s “Binge and Purge”
By Cat Boccaccio. What if you logged into Second Life one fine virtual day and your inventory was gone forever… empty… a window full of nothingness? The majority of SLers … Continue reading
Drax Files confirms: The world should stop believing that Second Life residents are sad and socially inept!
By Cat Boccaccio. I love fashion and dress up In Second Life (and I know you do too), so I was looking forward to the final cut of Draxtor Despres’ … Continue reading
Cat Questionnaire: RoseDrop Rust
Poet and Musician RoseDrop Rust dares to answer Cat’s 14 leading questions. SL Date of Birth: May 8 2006. SL activity: Music, spoken word, spamming, and socializing. RL location: Portland … Continue reading
Immersive Adventure, Action and Elephants: Drax Files goes to MadPea
By Cat Boccaccio. MadPea games in Second Life often unfold in dark and mysterious surroundings, shrouded in fog, shadows of unthinkable shapes looming – and yet all are created by … Continue reading
Cat Questionnaire: Dantelicia Ethaniel
Artist and blogger Dantelecia Ethaniel bravely answers Cat’s 14 leading questions. SL Date of Birth: November 14th, 2008 SL activity: Photographer-blogger RL location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil though born and … Continue reading
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