PECHA KUCHA NIGHT #11
Pecha Kucha, japanese for "chit-chat",began in Tokyo in 2003. The project has since expanded to cities around the globe as an event for young professionals to display their ideas to a like-minded and curious audience.
After making its way to San Antonio, TX in 2011, Pecha Kucha SA is poised for a 12th installment later this year.
Presentations follow a format of 20 slides, displayed for 20 seconds each, exhibiting their work throughout the night at a riveting pace.
Tuesday's event brought together ideas from cocktail bartenders to ceramic art to anthropology in South America.
I had the chance to get a few questions from guest speakers:
Chris Davila - art consultant
Jennifer Ling Datchuk - ceramic artist
Jeremy Mandrell & Anne Ng - brains and brawn of Bakery Lorraine
Community at Large: You clearly display a strong utilization of social media skills. Is this changing the dynamic of interaction in the arts community?
Chris Davila:
After making its way to San Antonio, TX in 2011, Pecha Kucha SA is poised for a 12th installment later this year.
Presentations follow a format of 20 slides, displayed for 20 seconds each, exhibiting their work throughout the night at a riveting pace.
Tuesday's event brought together ideas from cocktail bartenders to ceramic art to anthropology in South America.
I had the chance to get a few questions from guest speakers:
Chris Davila - art consultant
Jennifer Ling Datchuk - ceramic artist
Jeremy Mandrell & Anne Ng - brains and brawn of Bakery Lorraine
Community at Large: You clearly display a strong utilization of social media skills. Is this changing the dynamic of interaction in the arts community?
Chris Davila:
CL: Other than reaching you through social media, can you tell us about hosting "The Chris Connection"?
CD:
Community at Large: Your work addresses conflicts of race, domestic issues, etc. Given your diverse ethnic background, how has San Antonio embraced your art?
Jennifer Ling Datchuk:
CL: Any future exhibits coming up?
JLD:
Community at Large: Most husband-wife teams working in restaurants can be found in front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house, respectively. What was it like with both of you working in the kitchen at Bouchon?
Bakery Lorraine:
CL: What are you some of your favorite items on the menu?
BL:
CL: You started out at a farmer's market, working your way up to a brick-and-mortar. What can we expect to come from Bakery Lorraine?
BL:
- Chris Davila is exhibitions program coordinator at McNay Art Museum
- Contact Jennifer Ling Datchuk and check out her shop on etsy
- Pecha Kucha Night # 12 will be held on November 19th at the Southwest School of Art
- View past presentations here
graphic courtesy of pecha kucha SA
