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PechaKucha2010: January Done, Eleven Months to GoAbstract expressionism was an American post–World War II art movement. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve worldwide influence and put New York City at the center of the art world, a role formerly filled by Paris. Artistic expression as it is executed is its active life. But once captured, does the harnessed essence of the artist's creative energy begin to fade or stagnate? The immediate response and stock answer is that the ultimate appreciation of art lies in the eyes of the beholder. Mark Rothko said, "A picture lives by companionship, expanding and quickening in the eyes of the sensitive observer. It dies by the same token. It is therefore a risky and unfeeling act to send it out into the world. How often it must be permanently impaired by the eyes of the vulgar and the cruelty of the impotent who would extend the affliction universally!" One of my collectors takes so much pride in owning such an extensive art collection that he has complied them into themed groups. He changes his visual environment on a monthly basis. Performance Art enthusiasts consider this act of artwork rotation as the creative art form. "It" takes place at a prescribed time and place and can never be repeated. I have been told that Bill and Linda Gates store their valuable master art originals in temperature-controlled vaults to preserve them. They enjoy their collection via reproduced high definition images that are projected from large flat screen televisions, that are framed like paintings. From time to time the projected images change. The art form may be considered how it is viewed rather than the actual image observed. Newspapers have historically listed visual art announcements under the heading of "Visual Art, Galleries, and Museums." The San Francisco Chronicle lists visual arts under the heading "Exhibitions" implying a happening experience. This label is an alluring title. Articles with reference to art museums call for their reform in order to attract ongoing interest and financial support. Curators are scrambling to offer innovative showcases that transend the usual artistic display. Museums must reinvent themselves and rise above the prerequisite that their audience must understand the history of art to appreciate it. "I like it because of it's colors" is an honest response to a work of art. The under 35 generation have grown up in an ever changing world, bombarded by stimuli. Newly purchased computers become outdated at the time of sale. These younglings are riveted to reality T.V., sustained by fast food, and thrive socially via text messaging and speed dating. Living in a world that has offered them instant gratification and little education in the arts, they may not know how to be patient. There is no reason to be patient. Were we the same way mellowing with age? These targeted art viewers desire interactive experiences and with a social get together. The PechaKucha satisfies these needs. PechaKucha was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a global movement, with events happening in over 260 cities, inspiring creative minds worldwide. It's prescribed format 20X20; 20 images each for 20 seconds; makes presentations concise to keep things moving at a rapid pace. The images forward automatically (similar to a Power Point presentation) and the presenter talks along to the images. There is no chance for boredom because of this quick format. The successful host location is a public space where people can show and share their work and ideas, in a fun and informal gathering. The 20x20s can be anything from holiday snaps to engineering feats. Anyone can present, no age or subject matter limitations. If you have just graduated from college with a portfolio of artwork, want to share your experience on a cross-country hike, or recently invented a cure for a perplexing traffic jam - where can you show it? PechaKucha 20x20 is the perfect platform to show and share new work. PechaKuchas offer a venue for the Creatives. They uncover the unexpected and undiscovered talents. "Fun gathering" is the key to the success of this concept. The popularity of PachaKuchas have risen to become a social phenomena and attract an array of people. More important, the underlying concept is to Inspire. It's diverse content and desire to Inspire are the two concepts that will grow this art form and keep it alive. My forecast for this new year in the Arts is that we will see the continued rise of PachaKuchas and along the Central Coast. In 2009 the Steinberg Gallery, San Luis Obispo, hosted a PachaKucha night. The attendance at this event was greater than any of the Gallery's previous art openings. The attendees are looking forward to the next presentation. Viewing works by VanGough, Jackson Pollock and Vermeer continually inspire me . . . and I can't wait to attend my first PachaKucha!
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