San Antonio host
Kiley Lange
@kileylange1
Leighton W - Virtual Event
March 20, 8:30am - 10:00am CDT.
About the speaker
This is not a bio. I, Leighton W., exist in the world as a creative. To speak of my current work, background, accolades and superficial popularity in current society, in the form of a “bio” would only aid in the deterioration of my ability to continue creating work that builds intimate and core value for myself, my creative partners and the world around me. It is important to me that I continue down a path that allows me to use all platforms afforded to me to continuously push forward. And to start new conversations and evoke new thoughts and hopefully ignite passion. Perhaps my greatest fear is to allow my flame to extinguish before it has had the opportunity to trigger sparks across the universe. Sparks that might possibly expand our minds and create something beautiful, meaningful and ultimately something that can strengthen foundations for the betterment of human kind.
In the ballet I used my body to relay messages. In modeling I used my face. In fashion I have used my designs. In all of my creative work, I have sought moments to relay messages about sex, identity, society, gender, politics and further. My questions are limitless. My opinions many. In all of this, my personal identity seems unknown to me. Does it exist in the work that I create? Does it exist in the photo in a magazine? Does it exist in Leighton W. on television or on a red carpet? Do any of us truly have an identity? If so, where do we find it? Do we see it in the work that we do? What moments does it present itself to us? I want to spend my time with all of you discussing this. Maybe we will all find each other.
Local partners
Firecat Studio is a user experience agency - right now they’re providing lots of support to organizations pivoting to online delivery.
Estate Coffee Company is a small batch, craft coffee roaster and espresso bar in downtown San Antonio, Texas. We believe in sourcing the best coffee and ingredients for our beverages by working with family-owned importers and local food purveyors. We try to promote transparency by having the roasting and brewing methods front and center in our 1,200 square foot space with seating for you to watch and feel involved with the coffee roasting process.
TEKsystems supports interactive, creative and digital initiatives for clients ranging from digital agencies to Fortune 3000 companies by supplying skilled design, development, functional and marketing technology resources and solutions. As TEKsystems, we thrive at the intersection of technology and marketing thru providing resource-based solutions in the Digital, Creative, and Interactive space. Our San Antonio team specializes in providing local solutions with the backing of a national footprint ranging between web/mobile development, design, content strategy, and marketing technologies.
Brick is nestled in the middle of Blue Star Arts Complex which has remained a vital center for cutting edge art in San Antonio. As such, we offer a warehouse setting in baroque style that will stimulate your senses. We are your blank canvas where your ideas and vision will come alive. Walking into the main venue, you will be immediately drawn to our two, 80-year-old German chandeliers as the centerpiece of the room. It’s a great venue for special events, programs, pop up anything you want – practically no limitations! Wedding couples with a flair for urban fun, love this reasonable venue!
Additional details
Hi CM community! We are going virtual this month! It’s a first, so please be patient with us. We will try to make it as close to what we normally do as possible just with digital hugs and high fives!!
We’re going to be broadcasting live via Zoom this month starting at 8:30am. Your special streaming link is below.
ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/449856117
If you have not yet, please download and install Zoom now to the device of your choice. Don’t worry, Zoom accounts are free.
And don’t worry, you’ll join on mute with your video off, but we hope you’ll turn that cam on and show us your smiling faces!
Trouble signing in? Email Katie at bing.katie@gmail.com – we’ll do our best to help you out!
