James Victore: The Dinner Series
MARCH 16, 2012
My first art history teacher at UC Davis, Tony Fehm, introduced his students to proto-renaisannce art by first bringing us to his home and teaching us to cook some classic Italian dishes. He believed that appreciation of art should be a multisensory cultural experience-and to this day, I still have special associations with that art which his teaching embedded in my consciousness. SO I was especially intrigued when I learned of James Victor's Dinner Series- a different kind of design workshop. - A multisensory experience.
I was introduced to James by Marc Burkhardt. I had the honor of being commissioned to create the painting he used on the cover of his monograph "Who Died and Made You Boss? "
Jame's Dinner Party series is best described by the man himself:
"Last year I started a workshop called the Dinner Series. My goal was to invite a small group of curious and energetic designers, writers, ad and creative-types to give them a total immersion into the way we in my studio work and think— about life, work, family, and creativity. We worked this brave group hard, this was the formula: 5 days in my Brooklyn studio with me, 5 evenings at a private restaurant in Tribeca with a private chef and a special guest luminary designer, artist or film maker...
"Last year I started a workshop called the Dinner Series. My goal was to invite a small group of curious and energetic designers, writers, ad and creative-types to give them a total immersion into the way we in my studio work and think— about life, work, family, and creativity. We worked this brave group hard, this was the formula: 5 days in my Brooklyn studio with me, 5 evenings at a private restaurant in Tribeca with a private chef and a special guest luminary designer, artist or film maker...
...I thought this was a fun little idea—it turned out to be a huge life-changing idea.
Not only did our family of participants gain new perspectives on concept, connecting with clients, and new tools for idea generation and expression, but they ALSO left with a completely renewed sense of self– a reclamation of their creativity, game-changing plans on how to balance work life and family, kickass ways to conquer fear and self-doubt, and a sense of empowerment and how to make a bigger difference in themselves and the world around them...."
Not only did our family of participants gain new perspectives on concept, connecting with clients, and new tools for idea generation and expression, but they ALSO left with a completely renewed sense of self– a reclamation of their creativity, game-changing plans on how to balance work life and family, kickass ways to conquer fear and self-doubt, and a sense of empowerment and how to make a bigger difference in themselves and the world around them...."
"We realized that by creating this intimate little family, we were at the precipice of a burgeoning revolution. A new movement illuminating the individual.
This year we are planning two sessions for the Dinner Series:
May 7-11with special guests Gary Hustwit, Peter Buchanan-Smith, Jessica Hische, Stefan Sagmeister, and Julia Hoffman.
And July 16-20 with special guests Debbie Millman, Ric Grefé, Milton Glaser, Arem Duplessis, and Paul Sahre."...
This year we are planning two sessions for the Dinner Series:
May 7-11with special guests Gary Hustwit, Peter Buchanan-Smith, Jessica Hische, Stefan Sagmeister, and Julia Hoffman.
And July 16-20 with special guests Debbie Millman, Ric Grefé, Milton Glaser, Arem Duplessis, and Paul Sahre."...
Its an intriguing idea to put together a workshop like this, and I have to imagine it would be a great experience. James is a fascinating and inspirational person, and this is a chance to gain some unique insights. If you are interested, please check it out!
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