Gallery 24 in Avalon

Lobo Saintori "Perceptions" is now exhibiting for July and August. Through his photography eye, he captures glimpses of views of slices of life as he perceives it. I had a chance to meet this wonderful photographer. Answering questions that I had for him, Lobo reveals how he got started and why he takes photos . . . What is your very first camera? My aunt's. An old  Invikta TL. I still have it. It was made around 1973 and she gave it to me for my 14th birthday in 1979.  Do you own more than one camera?  If so, which one is your favorite? Yes, I have a collection of antique cameras and also several I use regularly. I would have to say my Cannon 7D mark II is my favorite.  What were your first pieces like? I did the usual surprise photos around the house of my mother and grandmother, much to their dismay, but my first real photos were landscapes. I always loved hiking and would walk the hills of Northern New Jersey where I grew up and take pict...

For May and June is the paintings of Orsini Tarantal. He is from Spain and is known as Bishop Javier Escudero Cuervas in RL. His paintings that I've seen reflects his interest in the sea. But here in Gallery 24, Orsini brings in a message of devastation of cities...."assaulted, burned down, bombed, sacked...Wounded." The paintings will speaks to the destructions...and make the viewer pause to reflect. Other paintings of Javier can been seen on a youtube video, " The Last Voyage of the Mercedes " presented in a story like fashion. Javier is also a ship modeler and have shown in museums throughout Spain. To view these exquisite ship models click here  to go to YouTube. I am honored and privileged to have such an artist at Gallery 24. Click this to go straight to  Gallery 24 .

Gallery 24 is a gallery in Avalon, curated by Kayly Iali, that showcase artists from all over the world. There are some rich and talented artists who bring their real life art into Second Life. This blog is devoted to each artists as they exhibit their works at Gallery 24.