Deeper than Dreams: Ilyra Chardin Invites You to Uncover the Visionary Process Behind “Coral Dreams”
November 23rd, 12:30 PM SLT – Since its spectacular opening on September 11th, Ilyra Chardin’s immersive installation, “Coral Dreams,” has captivated visitors, transporting them to a meticulously imagined future where human life thrives completely under the ocean. Now, as the community prepares to close its ports, Ilyra is offering a rare chance to peek behind the curtain and understand the genius that built this world.
Mark your calendars for November 23rd at 12:30 PM SLT for “The Making of: Coral Dreams – Art Talks,” a highly anticipated event examining the ambitious creative process of one of Second Life’s most celebrated visionaries.
“Coral Dreams” isn’t merely scenery; it’s a fully realized concept. From the moment it opened, the installation established itself as a technological and artistic triumph—a planned community in the distant future, realized through the conceptual partnership of companies like NeuroTerra Constructs, EpiNexus, and Biotic Adapters INC.
Visitors have spent weeks exploring this subaquatic utopia, from the vibrant ecosystem of the Coral Dreams Zoological Park and the reflective solitude of The Lux Single Units, to the cultural hub of The Coral Dreams Gallery and the architectural marvel of the Skyline Pathway. All journeys, of course, conclude with a meal at the regionally-famous Chez Maristelar.
Ilyra Chardin, whose artistic career in SL has spanned decades of stunning installations and photography, didn’t just render this world; she thought it through, humanizing the futuristic blueprint by considering the most fundamental aspects of life—how we will breathe, how we will eat, and how we will live.
Ilyra herself shared with us the format for this closing Art Talk: “This will be my third Art Talk. The first one was live in voice, the second one was a short film, and this third one will be held live on voice in the ship (landing point) of Coral Dreams.”
This unique location—the very vessel that brought the community to its final resting spot—sets the scene for a fascinating discussion. Art Talks are a hallmark of Ilyra’s commitment to sharing her process, and in this session, she will delve into the challenges, inspirations, and breakthroughs that transformed a simple “what if” into an interactive, breathing reality.
Once the talk concludes, the experience transitions seamlessly into celebration. Ilyra adds, “After that, we’ll ride the submersibles down into Coral Dreams and have a little party. I’ll do the music.”
It is the perfect coda to this extraordinary installation: a final descent into the deep, scored by the artist herself, to celebrate the completion of a vision. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into the mind of a master.
TELEPORT – THE KONDOR ART CENTER PRESENTS CORAL DREAMS BY ILYRA CHARDIN