pecha kucha night - el paso
Pecha Kucha (pronounced peh-cha ku-cha)

It's time for the design talent in El Paso to "See & Be Seen."

Here's the chance for you, designers of all kinds, to tell the world about YOUR big ideas! Break out of those pesky specialties, see what cool things are going on right here in town. Who knows you might just stimulate some cross-discipline collaborations & connections & maybe even get inspired in the process.

We have invited designers in product design, interactive media, photography, illustration, fashion, graphics, film, video, architecture & landscape to stand-up and show the world what they can do.

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Presenters Lineup /
Arturo & Vallarie Enriquez, Vantage Point Visual Studios, inc.
Vol. 01 | Category: Graphic Design
As we go through the day, we tend not to focus on the moment and the world around us. Everyday we trudge along, often with blinders and hundreds of thoughts racing thru our minds that we just stop seeing. Being so engrossed with our day to day, we pass up visual delights of color, contrast, shape, form, and random design that is all around us. Thus, as a creative exercise in "Seeing" again and following the format of this presentation, we came up with this challenge. We would start at any Point A. Set a timer for 20 seconds. Walk, run, or even skip away and when the alarm goes off, stop, "see" and photograph something of interest. Repeat 19 more times. So, by having the constraints of time and the distance we can travel during these intervals, we must again awaken our eyes to seeing all the cool stuff around us in a 6.67 minute slice of life.
vantage-point.com
Bruce Berman, Bruce Berman Photography
Vol. 01 | Category: Photography
border-blog.com
Charles Horak, The Movies Return
Vol. 01 | Category: Event
After more than a thirty year absence, THE MOVIES RETURN to The Plaza Theatre in El Paso, Texas! As co-organizer of the biggest film event to ever hit the region, Charles will explore the 10 Days, 64 Films, and One Symphony Concert, celebrating the magnificent and historic Plaza Theatre.
plaza-movies.com
Daniel Szwaczkowski, University of Texas at El Paso
Vol. 01 | Category: Metalsmith
Currently my questions, or should I say my Queries are directed towards permanence. I aim to create something that will not last, that doesn’t exist. I enjoy the idea of creating artwork that in reality is only art as it is displayed. Once taken down the pieces, or remnants may still be there but merely as parts. These parts once existed together as a larger tangible expression. Then what is to be done with the parts? Are they understood alone? Can a new piece be created, and could that is some fashion denounce the first rendition? I investigate these questions when presenting.
http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=15047
Diana E. Zamora, ZAMO Exhibits
Vol. 01 | Category: Fine Arts
The Original FAT LADY
A new POP-PROPAGANDA series titled “FAT LADY”, depicts a woman shoving the barrel of a gun down into another woman’s mouth. The word "FAT LADY" appears on the side of the gun. This piece is inspired by the old saying "IT AIN’T OVER TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS". In the piece the gun metaphorically represents the “FAT LADY singing or about to sing," The piece is allegorical, and the treatment has an old movie poster, or punk rock feel to it. These paintings are a counter intuitive response to value & commodification vs artistic liberation. The paintings depict a conceptual art character similar to a comic book character. This character explores socio-political mindscapes, through inquisitive pop-appearances and satire. In essence, it’s a conceptual character developing in REAL-TIME, through social events such as the art exhibit "00 ZEALOT". The FAT LADY paintings utilize the media as a means for conceptual and artistic development. The paintings present allusions to the first and second amendments. Freedom of speech or lack thereof, you decide. They are 21st century Pietas, with religious resonance; they are hopeful paintings reflecting Heroic Resignation, and a social decadence. WIN THE WAR INSIDE YOUR MIND.
http://www.myspace.com/zamorart
Edson H. Gardea, Neomedia Design Group
Vol. 01 | Category: Visual Effects
Edson H. Gardea is President of Neomedia Design Group (NDG), and he's a key 3D visualization expert for the company and is able to interpret architectural design and documentation from Architects, Interior Designers, and Land Developers for creating advanced 3D models, 3D renderings, and production videos. His tendency for continuous improvement, has introduced NDG to the Print Media and Visual Effects markets. Edson will be presenting a short video showcasing some recent 3D architectural work and short animations.
neomedia-dg.com
Gabriela Gomez, Student at University of Texas at El Paso
Vol. 01 | Category: Fine Arts
My work for now is more of an evolution of how much my view of art has changed as I have been more involved with artists and the art world. Most of the times I vary depending on the concept that I am interesting in pursuing. For now, rather than looking and setting myself for a style, I am looking and trying to find as many styles and concepts as possible for my art.
Gilbert Chavarria, digitalstorm studios
Vol. 01 | Category: Visual Effects
3d Animation and Visual Effects breakdowns of projects from storyboarding to final renders. Gilbert will show the process of creating the elements that compose a vfx shot and how they all come together.
digitalstormstudios.com
Jorge Loya, Wright & Dalbin Architects
Vol. 01 | Category: Architecture
Born and raised in Juarez Mexico. Graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico with a Masters in Architectural Design. Currently serving as the Interns/Associates Director for the El Paso Chapter of the AIA and as a member of the Advisory Council for the Texas Tech School of Architecture in El Paso. Jorge will be presenting the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, University of Texas at El Paso. A renovation of an existing 14,500 SF Geological Science building into a Contemporary Arts Study Center in the El Paso campus of the University of Texas. This project was the 2004 recipient of the Honor Award given by the local chapter of the AIA.
wrightdalbin.com
Karl Whitaker
Vol. 01 | Category: Illustrator
These are my 'drawings that don't get much attention.'
Flickr Site
Leo De Frank, Movimiento Hunab Ku
Vol. 01 | Category: Collaborative
Movimiento Hunab Ku (or Hunab Ku Movement) is guided by the principle that art trancends languages and borders, both physical and imagined, and is an empowering instrument for the disempowered.

We believe that nothing nourishes without roots, and that we must reflect on history while constructing the future.

Thus, as a community-focused collective of artists and social activists, we work with youth in an ongoing process to provide venues for their talents via artistic events and activities.

movimientohunabku.org
Roberto Herrera, ASA Architects
Vol. 01 | Category: Architecture
Roberto is showing an alternative for Contemporary Architecture which is specific to the urban environments of the Chihuahuan desert region; Chihuahua, Juarez, El Paso and Las Cruces. It is a response to changing life styles which are influenced by globalization, high technology, instant communication, needs for energy efficiency and environmentally friendly designs.
asa-architects.com
Steve Shchurowsky, ASA Architects
Vol. 01 | Category: Architecture
"Second Skin." developed a functional shell from a single piece of plywood to support and symbolize a specific body position. My partner, Richard Carlo, and I based our collaborative project off of the concept of interdependence. They only way for the project to be occupied completely was if both participants were in their respective spots. Otherwise the project would fail, and possibly collapse. My final position could only be achieved with his assistance, and he could not stand in his position unless I was in the project already.
ap.buffalo.edu
William Helm, ASA Architects
Vol. 01 | Category: Photography
Personal Work.
helmstudios.com
Pecha Kucha-Global
This is the El Paso version of Pecha Kucha, originally created by Klein Dytham Architects in Tokyo. Pecha Kucha has gained great success in Tokyo and it has been transferred to over 178 cities world wide, including El Paso.

Pecha Kucha is intended to gather creative individuals to share their work and ideas in a night, chilling-out, getting together and exchanging thoughts in an informal environment. Pecha Kucha welcomes creative minds from the fields of Architecture, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Fashion Design, Animation and Design in general. We also invite students who are looking for a job and want to promote their skills. Pecha Kucha represents a new expression venue for people in the creative world.