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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "Lovers" |
Have any of you ever seen Etta Teichmann’s artwork here in Second Life?
While exploring the Second Life world, I was fortunate to come into contact with
Etta personally and then look at some of her work and discuss it with her.
If you haven’t seen her artwork, you are missing out on quite a treat.
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| Paisley Place - The Sensual Side Exhibition |
If you haven’t seen her artwork, you are missing out on quite a treat.
Etta is a real life artist with a deep and passionate appreciation for
beauty in the natural world and within the human spirit.
Her work is executed in a vibrant, impressionistic style which (while
still retaining its representational roots) incorporates abstract
elements, resulting in a uniquely contemporary union.
beauty in the natural world and within the human spirit.
Her work is executed in a vibrant, impressionistic style which (while
still retaining its representational roots) incorporates abstract
elements, resulting in a uniquely contemporary union.
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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "Concerto" |
After coming to Second Life in 2007, Etta has expanded her exposure and
brought her art to the virtual world. She does wonderful artwork -
art pieces which are perfect for that special statement you
may be looking for at your home or venue here in SL.
brought her art to the virtual world. She does wonderful artwork -
art pieces which are perfect for that special statement you
may be looking for at your home or venue here in SL.
Wherever you display her artwork, she hopes that you will enjoy
experiencing it as much as she enjoyed creating it.
experiencing it as much as she enjoyed creating it.
Etta's dedication to creating beautiful and expressive paintings
has manifested broadly into the development of a wide range of
has manifested broadly into the development of a wide range of
enthusiastic collectors, exhibitions, and awards.
Etta's artwork is now represented by a number of galleries. In addition to these
galleries, she continues to exhibit in a select group of invitational exhibitions each year.
Etta's artwork is now represented by a number of galleries. In addition to these
galleries, she continues to exhibit in a select group of invitational exhibitions each year.
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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "Woodsie" |
Meeting for the very first time, we had a great conversation.
We talked at length about our creative energy and how our brains work to
channel our creativity. We have learned to transition our minds into another
state of consciousness when we design. We refer to this as our “Alpha State”
to set our imagination free from distractions during the design process.
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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "Silhouette" |
By entering into our Alpha State, we can acutely focus a higher level
of creativity through this meditative state. Etta uses it to create her paintings
and sculpture. I use it with my architectural design to visualize space.
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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "The Waltz" |
These deep states of consciousness are directly related to the ever-changing
electrical, chemical, and architectural network areas of the brain.
Many have heard the terms “left brain” versus “right brain” thinking. These
two hemispheres of the brain control our analytical and conceptual abilities respectively. This is referred to as bicameral thinking.
This theory is based on the fact that the brain is divided into two unique
hemispheres - with each side performing different functions and specialties.
Many have heard the terms “left brain” versus “right brain” thinking. These
two hemispheres of the brain control our analytical and conceptual abilities respectively. This is referred to as bicameral thinking.
This theory is based on the fact that the brain is divided into two unique
hemispheres - with each side performing different functions and specialties.
This first came to light in the 1960s, thanks to the research of
psychobiologist and Nobel Prize winner Roger W. Sperry.
For the artist in us, the theory is that we use much of our right
brain side during the creative process. The right brain is more visual
and intuitive. It’s sometimes referred to as the analog brain. It has a more
creative and less structured way of thinking. It is where we derive our
intuition, holistic thinking, imagination and visualization abilities.
and intuitive. It’s sometimes referred to as the analog brain. It has a more
creative and less structured way of thinking. It is where we derive our
intuition, holistic thinking, imagination and visualization abilities.
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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "Liberation" |
By contrast, the left brain is more verbal, analytical, and orderly
than the right brain. It’s sometimes called the digital brain. It’s better at
things like reading, logic, linear thinking and computation.
Our brain is such a fascinating and complex living machine. Understanding
how it works offers insight into who we are and how we think.
how it works offers insight into who we are and how we think.
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| Paisley Place: The Sensual Side "Pout" |
Regardless if you’re working out complicated algebraic equations,
creating environmental design or abstract art like Etta’s, both sides
of your brain are actively participating and providing input.
Understanding this is key to lifelong learning. It empowers us to utilize
the brain for new discoveries yet to come and in understanding our journey
towards deeper self-awareness, vibrancy and mental health.
Seeing and appreciating Etta’s sensual artwork is one such marvelous discovery!
Studio: Paisley Place
Artist: Etta Teichmann
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