The Autism Experience RevisitedDual Exhibitions at the Museum of Second Life Photography
and Angel Dorei Museum
April 4 - May 3, 2009
Musical Event at Museum of SL Photography:
Sunday April 19, 5pmSL - 7pm featuring Russell Eponym and Somerset Oh & Rhode
Russell Eponym
Russell is an accomplished guitarist as well as a superb harmonica player - his finger picking is of the highest caliber and his eloquent vocal style, reminiscent of the finest British thespians of the West End Theatre District, is rich and engaging- whether he is singing one of his original compositions, or any of his superbly selected covers. Russell's original song "You Have no Eyes" which tells of diversity and acceptance, will be featured in his set at MoSLP.
Somerset Oh & Rhode - SOAR
Composed of Charles Somerset, Bright Oh and Experiment Rhode, Soar's original songs are heartfelt and sincere telling musical stories of people and places who have touched their lives . The honest lyrics and simple pure melodies never fail to reach the hearts of their audience. SOAR recently put a poem by Mari's son Chance, who is the inspiration for the "autism experience" exhibition, to music and "A Song for a broken soul" will be featured in Soar's set at MoSLP.
The Autism Experience Exhibition -
by Mariposa Upshaw, Curator Museum of SL Photography and Angel Dorei Museum
I am honored to present The Autism Experience exhibitions at the Museum of SL Photography and Angel Dorei Museum. Autism is very personal to me. My only child was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at age 8; he is a shining spirit, a unique individual and my inspiration. This exhibition is not about ribbons and cures and research; it IS about awareness, understanding and acceptance; about compassion and celebrating diversity; about being unique, being "atypical", seeing the world thru different eyes and celebrating that we are all threads in the tapestry of life; it is also about isolation and misunderstanding that can occur when a non-typical person is expected to adapt to a "typical" society.
The artworks on display for the Autism Experience will be auctioned at exhibition end, with all proceeds going to Dreams/the Brigadoon Explorers and VAI - Virtual Abilities Inc, two groups that provide support to residents on the autism spectrum, and awareness and education to residents in general. Donation jars are onsite at both MoSLP and Angel Dorei for the run of the exhibitions.
** indicates Moslp debut/original inductee/permanent artist
* indicates Moslp Permanent artist
^ indicates artist with upcoming MoSLP exhibition
Artists whose works are on display at Moslp for the Autism Experience:
*Ahmad Hosho- "cute child dream"
*Cala Rossini - "when the world starts to hurt"
Liadona Rau - untitled
** Kee Llewellyn "Tres Seul"
^ Jazz Calehern - "Isolation"
* Panteleimon Aeon "The Barren Stand"
*Eves Rhodeberger - " The Space between These Trees"
** Cienega Soon - Shadow Tag"
Aristide Despres - "Solitude"
* Ro Gastel - "Reaching Beyond Shadows" and "Puzzle of Me"
** Kee Llewellyn "I'm not sure that i am"
** Calli Christensen - "Dreamer"
Mariposa Upshaw "following dreams"
Anje Aichi - "white crystal meditation;
** Monroe Snook - "lotus" and "lotus emerging"
Kiya McMahon - "Deliver Me"
I am so grateful: for the compassion, creativity and generosity of each artist both visual and musical for their support of this exhibition; to Yasmine Kidd, owner of the Museum of SL Photography and Horris Fitzcarraldo, owner of the Fashionista sim, for their support of this exhibition and the opportunities they have given me,; to The Sojourner the founder of Dreams and Brigadoon Explorers, whose legacy of commitment to education and support with regard to health issues and community service lives on thru Dreams and thru me and the many residents whose lives she touched.
Thank you all for supporting this exhibition and proving that art can change the world -
Mariposa Upshaw. Curator
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