We Orange the World 2023 in Second Life

Opening on Saturday, November 25th at Artsville is We Orange The World, a 16-day arts event intended to coincide with the The United Nations Women’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, and which runs from November 25th, 2023 through to December 10th inclusive.

The physical world campaign started in 1991 at the inauguration of the Women’s Global Leadership Institute, which continues to coordinate each year’s campaign. It is used as a nexus strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Initially a civil society initiative, the campaign has – since 2008 – been supported by the UNiTE campaign,  which runs parallel events with the aim of ending violence against women by 2030.

Within We Orange the World, now in its third year, artists have been invited to submit 2D and / or 3D art to be displayed within the exhibition, related to the general theme of the beauty and empowerment of women around the world. Entrants were asked to keep pieces positive, uplifting and empowering rather than negative in nature, otherwise subject matter and presentation were left up to the artists.

Participating artists for 2023 include: Raven Arcana, Ceakay Ballyhoo, Bamboo Barnes, Bijoux, Abi Brewer, Carelyna, Mirabelle Biedermann, Melissandre Blade, Ilyra Chardi, Xia Chieng, Mareea Farrasco,  Dido Haas, Margo Hollak, Jeanie, Jessamine2108, Lizzy, Diney Mccallen, Maghda, Marvayu, Selen Minotaur, Raisa Reimse, Rhiana Rhiano, Sina, Souza, AmandaT Tamatzui, and Dakota Wind, with Artemis Greece providing 3D sculptures.

The event includes entertainment throughout the 16 days, with the schedule at the time of writing as follows (all times SLT):

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• We Orange the World, Artsville (Caribbean Ocean, rated Moderate)