The physical enterprise took place at the Metropolis Gallery
in Seattle. But fans around the world joined in via a Web page that covered the
event via server-push animation. A set of stills documented attending celebs.
More importantly, it captured Anisa's parents -- "patron saints of the band" -- admiring her work. Considering that they are comprised of "the female form", this was a very educational moment.
Actually, the exhibit comes in two parts. There are Anisa's Femme & Flora, which ranges from huge paintings of various women and goddesses (done in real time, from live models) to small versions executed on handmade papers. Then there is Roderick's The Extended Moment: a set of photographs, album art and prints.
The Web page displays all of these works in full, as well as housing mission statements, interviews and a page -- changed every day -- from Roderick's book (also entitled The Extended Moment. The volume was done in partnership with young graphic designer Daniel Smith.
The virtual adjunct is the work of new company I-music, who ensure some bonuses for site visitors:
Two: every two weeks, an autographed print will be given away.
I-music is the work of Starwave vet Scott Blum, and will not start official action (as a music site) until February. But, until 1 December, viewers can see the art. Roderick and Anisa say they are happy with it:
Says Anisa:
It's a nice extra for our fans around the world. But it's also ironic: since my work's all painted from live models. All are close friends, and I model for them.
The works, she notes, were all done during this year. But their inspiration dates
from a special impulse. This was a period of reflection during cancer treatment.
Anisa:
It was a very spiritual time. Since then, I dedicate my art to the divine mother. She gave me hope and health and I celebrate her!
Blum hopes the exhibit will celebrate I-music. He wants the I to stand for "interactive, innovative, Internet...and intelligent." He has already done Web bits and pieces (such as the Soundgarden page for the band's '95 tour). He also worked on Peter Gabriel's CD-ROM Eve.
Says Blum:
Peter changed the way I saw computers. he always pushed me to work with visual art. I mean, I liked art: I bought Rauschenbergs. But I never put those expectations on myself.
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