Now on display at the DiXmiX Gallery, curated by Dixmix Source, is The Paperwork Shows, a fabulous exhibition of images and material by photographer William Weaver (Paperwork Resident), who hasn't exhibited his work in Second Life in recent history. The developer of the indispensable Phototools extension, which revolutionized photographic possibilities in Second Life, William produces groundbreaking photography that focuses on ways in which light and shadow can be manipulated in the viewer. While his works often have indisputable emotional content, sometimes erotic or sexually charged, his compositional process always starts with light and depth of field, with results so realistic that it can be difficult to discern whether the images were taken Second Life or on the physical world. "I want them to look beautiful to me," said William as we talked his compositional approach, "and reality is gorgeous — light is gorgeous." (My partner, Kinn, and I have been delighted to collaborate with and pose for William (center, image below, and elsewhere in the exhibition).)
Included in the exhibit are several photosets with which people are invited to experiment (several are overhead on the second floor). "In a couple days, I'll have some classes about how to shoot," says William. "These are teaching photosets, and the lessons will be on YouTube when they're ready." (William was uncertain at the time of this article how the classes would be announced, and I'll post notice here if time permits.) "This is all about teaching," William continued, "because I don't really have an interest in showing — I mean I don't care much anymore about 'my work.' I like making pictures for me, and that's kind of it — but I think there are a lot of people who really want to learn how to do this stuff, so it's nice to be helpful." The Paperwork Shows will remain on display for approximately a month. If you enjoy the exhibitions at DiXmiX, please consider leaving a contribution in support of the gallery.
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