| You are probably thinking
one of two things right now. Either “Who or what exactly
is Semi-Permanent?” or “Oh, it’s those Semi-Permanent guys,
I’ve heard of them.” For the sake of this About section we
are going to assume you're part of the former, mainly to
cover our arse and to make sure you get a good understanding
of what the event is, even if you have already heard of us.
So, what is Semi-Permanent?
To put it simply Semi-Permanent is a design event. It consists
of a conference and side events which include exhibitions,
competitions, workshops and parties. It’s a week long celebration
of all things design. Graphic Design, Film, Art, Illustration,
Web Design, Photography, Visual Effects, Animation, Graffiti,
Motion Graphics, Stop Motion; all these things and more.
Semi-Permanent explores the diverse and exciting design world
bringing together exceptionally talented artists and designers
to speak at the event.
We’ve had some great speakers over the years; Christian Allzman, senior Art Director at George Lucas’s world renowned visual effects agency, Industrial Light & Magic, spoke of the work he had completed on big budget movies such as Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean; Pro-skater, photographer and artist Ed Templeton enthralled the crowd with his unique take on the art world and then skated off stage, rail sliding down the side stage walkway; Photographer Charlie White freaked the crowd out not only with his bizarre photos but also with the intensity and passion he conveyed during his presentation; Weta Digitals Christian Rivers spoke of his role, and gave some insider gossip, on the Academy Award winning Lord Of The Rings trilogy. The list goes on and on and on.
However, it’s not only our speakers that
make the event special. It’s the atmosphere and spirit that
the audience itself brings with them. Throughout the two
days of the event (One day in Auckland & Perth) there
is an amazing feeling of inspiration and energy. A sense
of shared views and ideals. Of like-minded people who have
much to learn and also knowledge to impart. It’s a casual
atmosphere where new friends are made and new colleagues
discovered. It’s this that sets Semi-Permanent apart from
other more corporate conferences, a shared feeling that you
belong to a community. That you're a creative individual,
not just a commodity.
The event, however, is not just a conference. Our side events give Semi-Permanent a festival-like atmosphere with a number of different events running throughout the host city. These include exhibitions, parties and workshops. Examples of exhibitions run in the past include the highly popular Curvy exhibition which showcases artwork from female artists and designers from all over the world; an exhibition of work by renowned comic book artist Paul Pope; the SP Graffiti & Street Art exhibition that included such artists as Obey Giant and Banksy; and the Sketchel exhibition which included work from over 500 different artists. The exhibitions, along with opening, VIP and after parties, add extra depth to the overall event giving attendees a variety of activities to choose from.
Make sure to check out the other areas in
the About section for more information about Semi-Permanent.
We'll see you at the event!
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