Here’s a piece and accompanying video from a recent presentation by artist Iamikan that was held as part of PechaKucha Night in Charleston Vol. 9, sent to us by gallery director Atmah Ja.
Pecha Kucha, an international event, brings together innovative artists possessing expansive and visionary ideas with the intention of inspiring and igniting audiences the world over. At PKN Vol. 9, artist Iamikan was invited to lecture on his creative process, showcasing his collection projected on a 12×14 backdrop screen.
His originality and uncanny flare to perform to his creative beat left the crowd suspended, taking the stage to animate a cartoon like character called “Master of Organized Chaos,” Iamikan’s mentor from a parallel universe training him in the science of computer programming and projection. Master OC and a seemingly vulnerable Iamikan meet “off of the grid” of earth tangible time for a final “stage of training/preparation”.
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You may have just missed last night’s PechaKucha Night in Charleston Vol. 5 — and if you were there, hope you had a great time — but it’s always nice to be able to find out more about all of the presenters, even after it’s all over. You’re in luck, since organizers had been posting short profiles on all of the presenters over at their blog.
Pictured above, from left to right, are tattoo artist Jason Eisenberg, artist Nathan Durfee, and photographer Peter Frank Edwards.
The Charleston City Paper takes a look at last week’s PechaKucha Night in Charleston Vol. 4, and finds a lot to like. Looks like the night turned into a lovefest for the city:
There was also the embracing of our fair city and the celebration of the artists, authors, musicians, and doggone talent Charleston has been known to encompass. I’d say the centerpiece of this event was, in fact, the city itself, while the presenters formed a talented worship circle, idolizing The Holy City and all her historic glory.
You’ve already had a peek at last week’s PechaKucha Night in Charleston Vol. 3, held outdoors, and now’s your chance to see some video of the event, courtesy of Charleston Magazine. It was put together by the style editor, so yes, there’s a heavy focus on what people are wearing.
Couldn’t make it to this week’s PechaKucha Night in Charleston Vol. 3? The Charleston City Paper has you covered with a great write-up on the night’s “outdoor” proceedings. You can also get a good look at the event, courtesy of this Flickr photoset.
PechaKucha Night presentations don’t always have to be about one’s own works or projects, and here’s a perfect example from architect Jane Frederick. She based her PKN Charleston presentation — for last Wednesday’s Vol. 3 — on buildings and spaces that have “inspired, delighted, and amazed” her. Jane has posted all of her slides on her blog, including descriptions for each.
Above, Rem Koolhaas’ Prada Soho Store, to which Jane explains:
When both of your parents are architects; family vacations always revolve around buildings that must be seen. When I told my youngest daughter, Jessica, about this presentation, she asked “Are you going to include the Prada Store.” Jess…..this one is for you.
