by pknvanStories and observations gathered from exploring Vancouver’s places and history, then finding inspiration in the forgotten moments, incidents and neighbourhoods and tactics for turning raw materials into craft, and art for the future. As shared by me, Dave Olson, at Pecha Kucha Nght Vancouver, All-Star edition, Leap Day 2012.
Video
PKNV20: Dave Olson from Singular Software on Vimeo.
Slides
See Flickr Photoset
and/or SlideShow slidedeck: Vancouver Culture Anecdotes from Dave Olson
Remarks
From Middle Child Reviews: Pecha Kucha Night Vol. 20 All-Stars
Dave Olson was a great closing speaker and echoed many of the points Steven had made in the beginning about Vancouver and how our culture has been and is being shaped. I didn’t really understand what his “job” was, but storyteller is definitely one of them. From his website it looks like he does speaking, writing, and other projects. He lives in Lynn Valley, North Van, which makes it pretty easy to make fun of the other stuff that goes on in the city. You can actually go online to see his presentation slides.
From Vancouver Observer: Could Pecha Kucha’s corporate sponsor please stand up?
And there was much more. I was dying to hear Dave Olson’s talk. I’d heard him at an earlier Pecha Kucha and never forgotten his passion for the creative process, how he inspired people to think out of the box and give themselves over to art, literature, life. I was also very curious about Danielle LaPorte. But I had to go home to make good on a promise to put my son to bed.
To which i replied:
Indeed, ’tis more important to share time with the lil gaffer! Was nice to see you and wish you coulda heard about my old-skool Vancouver heroes.
This time around, I shared Vancouver cultural anecdotes, forgotten nuggets, and the joy of exploration, then shared how I take my observations and turn into craft and art. Also threw in a few things I’d enjoy improving about our beloved city. 6:40 goes by quick!
I think the talk would work great as an hour+ storytime event along with discussion. Would be pleased to share if someone were to put on an event at a theatre. Any ideas out there?
The Province’s Two Bar Stools also missed my schtick in: Finding purpose at PechaKucha Vancouver
Danielle LaPorte, who was just as inspiring as I had predicted, sending urgent waves of purpose into the crowd with her messages; and Dave Olson and Andrew Morrison, who unfortunately I had to miss due to the unanticipated late finish.
As I left the iconic theatre I had a sense of fulfillment rising inside me. A sense that perhaps Vancouver is changing. A sense that greatness lives here. People in our community are making differences, they are creating, and they are sharing. Events like PechaKucha are essential in that they breed possibility and oneness.
Snaps
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I really like the fact that your draw so much inspiration from every person. I regret I could not see your presentation. I am a huge fan of Pecha Kucha. I’ve never been to Vancouver, but maybe one day we will meet on some Pecha Kucha Night. If you’d like to read some of my own observations, check out my recent article: 20 Reasons Why Pecha Kucha is Great for You.
All best from Oslo!
Thanks much for the kind words. I’ve done PK 3 times now and each time, give it my all for that short period of time!
You rocked it last night. Thank you for the energy, insights and proverbial fire lighting.