we are no one (images NSFW)

Now open at the DaphneArts Gallery, curated by SheldonBR and Angelika Corral, is an exhibition of works by Jammie Hilland Joslyn Benson entitled we are no one. As the curators state, the artists "seek to approach the eternal existential quest of the individual ... Existence precedes essence, which means that we human beings, first of all, exist, and define ourselves afterwards. We ... create our own values and meanings for our lives, but this responsibility may bring a sense of anxiety, anguish and fear. And this is what we can see through the images." Most of the artworks are Second Life photographs depicting the female form, often nude; several, especially on the uppermost floor of the gallery, appear to be drawn by hand.

"I asked [the artists] to do some exclusive works for our gallery," Sheldon explained. For this exhibition, "we have three floors, each inspired by a Greek god: Hades, Poseidon and Zeus." And that's especially appropriate given the name of the gallery was inspired by Bernini's sculpture Daphne and Apollo. The space was originally intended to showcase works by Sheldon and Angelika, but, with the opening of we are no one, the gallery will begin hosting exhibitions for other artists as well. The show will remain on display through April.