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22/07/2025

“The right piece of trash can teach you something—if you’re willing to get your hands dirty.”

Sjors van Buyten turns castoffs into creativity—scavenged refrigerators, meat grinders, car parts, and fence rotors become light installations, chairs, and one-of-a-kind curiosities. From skateboarding to welding, his playful DIY spirit turns found objects into functional art, proving that sometimes, the junk you find can shape the path you follow.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/wood-and-steel

18/07/2025

“Despite the chaos of shooting from a helicopter, the resulting images are peaceful and serene.”

Landscape photographer Mieke Boynton takes us on an aerial journey over the tidal plains of Broome, Western Australia. From the open door of a helicopter, she captures the ever-changing shapes, lines, and colours revealed at low tide—fleeting masterpieces that exist only until the ocean returns. Through her lens, these abstract landscapes speak a language of mystery, calm, and wonder, inviting us to see nature’s hidden art from above.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/oceanic-art-abstract-aerial-photography-of-roebuck-bay

16/07/2025

“The drone revolution in filmmaking is barely a decade old, but it’s transformed how we see the world.”

Racing drone pilot and filmmaker Dan Pingstone takes us through the fast-evolving world of drones behind the lens. From the first big Hollywood blockbusters to today’s nimble FPV rigs, he traces how drone tech and techniques have unlocked thrilling new ways to shoot scenes—from cliffside car chases to flying through shopping malls. His insider look reminds us just how much this aerial perspective has changed our screens—and where it’s headed next.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/dans-presentation-670

14/07/2025

“I take trains for the experiences, for the people, and for the rides.”

Melanie Anderson has a great fondness for trains and farmers’ markets—and she’s not afraid to sprinkle in a pun or three. In this charming talk, she shares how slow travel by rail and slow food from local markets feed her appetite for adventure, connection, and environmental care. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Trans-Siberian Railway, her “loca-motives” keep her on track for tasting life to the fullest.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/loca-motives

02/07/2025

“Tokyo’s true nature is to become a garden—so let’s help it grow.”

Concrete Connections: Rooftop Gardens & Urban Futures

What if Tokyo’s rooftops became hubs of greenery, creativity, and community? Phil Cashman is on a mission to transform unused rooftops into vibrant, sustainable ecosystems through permaculture and practical innovation. In this talk, he shares how rooftop gardens are turning urban waste into life—and how this bold vision could reshape the future of city living.

東京の屋上が、緑と創造性、そしてコミュニティで満ちあふれた場所になったら？
フィル・キャッシュマンさんは、未活用の屋上を持続可能なエコシステムに変えるため、パーマカルチャーと実用的な技術を組み合わせた取り組みを続けています。都市の廃棄物を再利用し、人と自然をつなぐ屋上ガーデンが、都市生活の未来をどう変えていけるのか——その挑戦とビジョンを語ります。

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/concrete-connections-rooftop-gardens-urban-futures

20/06/2025

“The core of the earth literally becomes the core of our creations.”

Metalsmith Jeffrey Funk explores the ancient alchemy of transforming raw metal into art in Art from the Core of Earth. He shares how humanity has forged tools—and beauty—from Earth's core metals for millennia, tracing his own creative journey rooted in craftsmanship and material discovery. Funk's presentation is a celebration of tradition, technique, and the timeless impulse to shape raw elements into functional art.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/art-from-the-core-of-earth

18/06/2025

“I didn’t wait for permission. I gave it to myself.”

Betsy Bower’s journey from small-town Wyoming to public art commissions is a story of courage, craftsmanship, and creative grit. Raised in her father’s welding shop, inspired by blacksmiths, Burning Man, and Japanese aesthetics, she forged her own path—literally—through metal. From secret snakes in stair railings to wind-blown copper leaves in hospital halls, Betsy shows us that becoming an artist isn’t just a title—it’s a choice you make, every single day.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/becoming-an-artist-838

16/06/2025

“This is my favorite photo of my dad, hunting with his dog.”

With honesty, heart, and grace, Heidi Wiese paints a loving portrait of her father—a man full of humor, strength, and old-fashioneds—whose vibrant life has slowly been dimmed by Alzheimer’s. Through stories of holidays, home coaching, and cherished family rituals, she reminds us that even when memory fades, love remains stubbornly bright. Her tribute is both a personal remembrance and a universal call to empathy.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/the-dad-i-always-knew

13/06/2025

Reimagining the Super Cub: The Firefly

“From the front, the machine disappeared—and something graceful emerged.”

Matthew Roberts of Speedtractor Industries tells the story of a bold experiment: reengineering the world’s most popular motorbike, the Honda Super Cub, into something sleeker, faster, and more soulful. In a tribute to 1960s Honda race bikes, he hand-sculpted “The Firefly” from blue foam and pure obsession, blending analog craftsmanship with nostalgic detail. It’s part design journey, part fever dream, and 100% two-wheeled passion.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/the-firefly

11/06/2025

The Conservation of Happiness: Life on a Nuclear Submarine

“This is the greatest navy in the world—and I was a small part of it.”

With sharp wit and unfiltered honesty, Nathan Waters takes us 800 feet below sea level into the cramped, bizarre, and deeply bonded world of life aboard a nuclear submarine. From beauty pageants in drag to recycled flatulence and cherry rituals for King Neptune, he paints a vivid picture of how humor, camaraderie, and tradition keep sailors sane, and human, in the most extreme environments. His story is both a tribute to service and a reminder that even under pressure, joy finds a way.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/the-conservation-of-happiness-life-on-a-nuclear-submarine

09/06/2025

What the Dama?! The Return of a Reimagined Classic

“Is it a toy? An art object? A cultural remix? Maybe it’s all of the above.”

Shimpei Kimura takes us inside a creative collision of tradition and reinvention with What the Dama?, an art-meets-subculture exhibition that celebrates the global resurgence of the humble kendama. Once a Japanese children’s toy (and even a drinking game!), kendama has been reborn through freestyle street culture and global remix, from graffiti artists to sculptors and skaters. Through 75 customized kendamas, Shimpei invites us to reflect on how culture travels, mutates, and returns with a whole new soul.

https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/what-the-dama

04/06/2025

“Through movement, sound, and technology, we’re inviting the world into one shared rhythm.”

Choreographer Junichi Fukada introduces Seven to the Seventh, a one-of-a-kind global performance uniting dancers, artists, and audiences across seven time zones. As artistic director of FuKu Dance, Junichi curates Tokyo’s contribution to this extraordinary event, one that connects communities through the power of interdisciplinary performance and digital collaboration. Whether you're in Japan or just waking up on the other side of the world, you're invited to join the dance and witness what it means to move together, locally and globally.

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https://www.pechakucha.com/presentations/fuku-dance

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