Welcome

Hello,

my name is Ebony Glendevon,  manager of the Ziegler Gallery and the Artinis Gallery at Somerton, Greenwich Village in Second Life.  

Art is a very real passion of mine and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to present to you a virtual gallery which reaches beyond the typical online experience of websites and image collections.  At the Somerton galleries we are proud and honored to present a vast selection of contemporary art in an immersive three-dimensional environment, parts of which change with the passing of time, rendering this a truly four-dimensional experience. This experience extends beyond the visual with a number of the pieces producing individual, local audio effects as well as an overall ambience enhanced by a background music stream. The structure of the galleries allows visitors to walk through the various exhibitions, pause to inspect and reflect upon the pieces which resonate with them, and obtain detailed information about that specific piece or the artist whose skill it reflects. 

My personal motto for the Ziegler is, "Blink, and you'll miss it!"  The pieces on exhibit change regularly and frequently to present you with the newest, freshest and wildest art one can imagine.  Many of the sculptural pieces are dynamic, many of the images change every five minutes. 

Being in a virtual environment we are happy to show artwork reaching beyond the boundaries of real life physics and possibilities.  Here the only frontier is the artist's imagination.  Fair warning, not all of the pieces are classical representations of beauty.  Art, as a general medium, is intended to incite and provoke thought, as well as educate and entertain. Your journey through the Somerton galleries may take you to beyond your comfort-zone.  Our aim is to take you to places unimagined and to give art a completely new dimension and angle. 

We hope you enjoy your visit, and visit us regularly!

Safe paths and fair winds,
Ebony Glendevon