For anyone who desires to give being a "living statue" a try, the first place which come up in SL search is an intimate but well established venue named (quite appropriately), The Garden of Evil. Its is by far the most extensive display ground for statues, with more opportunities than you'll find anywhere else in Second Life.
One feature which is common for "living statues" is the RLV (Restrained Life Viewer), in conjunction with a relay (to ensure you are caught) to capture and keep an avatar in place. Its an option that some like, some dislike, but is in full force at the Garden of Evil... so do beware if you relay is on "auto" (meaning you'll be captured and made a statue almost immediately)!
Other simply enjoy using their regular browser and trying out different plinths. Quite simple in this case - all you have to do is "sit" on the pillar, you'll be posed, and offered a stone skin/hair/eye combination to wear, and become the statue you've always wanted to be *smiles*!
Miss Clarissa Milena has a number of variations of poses as well, some well known (such as the clam shells reminiscent of the Venus de Milo portrait), and other unique to the Garden. The selection of plinths and statues are exceptional (I haven't quite counted all of them, including her new ones), but they range from a simple base, to grand fountains!
Additionally, it has two more immediate benefits... first designed as a classic European maze garden, it has a classical music feed. Not everyone's taste (not even mine all the time), but it adds to the atmosphere of the maze.
Also, The Garden of Evil gets good traffic for a dedicated site. Between those who enjoy being a statue, those who are curious, and those who simply admire the displays, it averages traffic of about 1000 visits a day (or at least that's what search says). So, you won't be totally alone, as someone eventually passes by to admire you!
The only unfortunate thing I might comment on The Garden of Evil, is that the majority of the fountains and plinths are not for sale. Which would mean that if you wish to be on display on one of these exquisite works, most likely you'll be paying a visit to the Garden.
(Miss Jamie Marsh / Emi Harakua on display on a beautiful wall fountain!)
A very nice fountain (one of my favorites), tucked away from the main pathways in the Garden!
Still, for many (most?), the Garden of Evil is the first place people who have a desire to try being a statue visit, and where many more enthusiasts return to continue their vice *smiles*!
My personal favorite wall mounting!
One of Miss Milena's newest works, to my best guess, are her "shrubbery" displays. Above, I'm apparently part of the greenery (lol), and she has yet another were you are literally part of the hedge... with a bit of fruit!
Oh, no... I'm *not* trying that one again!
If you've wanted to try your hand a being a living statue, I'd recommend your first stop be the Garden of Evil. It is the largest statue maze I've located in SL, and an exceptional location to meet like minded individuals! To give being a statue a try (if you haven't visited already), please go to: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bad%20Kitten/40/162/22
(and a special thank you to Miss Xan Livingstone - thank you for the kind comments about the blog!)
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