In Dreams is the title of an exhibition of Second Life images by Zeeva Quintessa being hosted at the Ground level galleries spaces at NovaOwl Social corner and Gallery through September and October 2024.
While Zeeva and I have not met, we are something of kindred spirits on some respects, as I noticed on reading her biography. We’ve both found a strong attraction in seeking out, exploring and spending time within art regions and regions designed expressly for public exploration and photography – with both of us being drawn to photograph said regions.
We’re also both keen SL sailing and flying afficionados, enjoying time out on the waters of Blake Sea or flying over it (and elsewhere!). However, there is one aspect of our SL lives where we are very different: Zeeva is an accomplished Second Life photographer-artist, instilling the images of the places she visits with a depth of feeling that is simply marvellous and well beyond anything I can achieve.
This is very much in evidence within In Dreams, which occupies both of the ground-level gallery buildings at NovaOwl, presenting as it does a photo-journal of Zeeva’s travels through Second Life, expressed both artfully and with a depth of emotion that is by turns captivating and breath-taking. While each image might be particularly personal to Zeeva, as she notes in her biography, such is the richness of expression to be found in them, I have little doubt they will resonate with anyone viewing them.
These images and the process were (still is) always an emotional experience for me, often times bringing tears to my eyes for some feeling that was brought to surface by the location, the image and the music playing at that time. My photos are mainly done for me, as it can be very therapeutic…however it was wonderful to find out others were also taking notice of some of my creations.
– Zeena Quintessa.
Zeeva is also one of the few photographer-artists whose skill extends to producing simply gorgeous panoramic images captured from within Second Life. Not since Ziki Questi have I come across an artist able so thoroughly able to make this format / approach to SL photography so visually impressive. It’s an technique I’ve never really grasped myself, and find it both admirable and distinctive when so perfectly embraced as seen within Zeeva’s images.
As noted, In Dreams will be open throughout September and October, and I have no hesitation in recommending it to all.
SLurl Details
- NovaOwl Social Corner and Gallery (Novatron, rated General)
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Inara, Thank you so much for your beautiful write-up on Zeeva’s *In Dreams* exhibit at NovaOwl. Your words perfectly capture the emotional depth and artistry of her work. I always love reading your thoughtful insights. Hoot : )
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