Myrrh and Commonsense: Random Afterthoughts on Art Directing a Game of Fantasy

Speakers: Daniel Dociu

Track: Visual Arts

Format: Lecture

Experience Level: All

Description: You've heard it before: "we humans share more similarities than we have differences" (insert violins and chirping bird sounds here). This oversimplification appears most blatant when it comes to our individual creative thinking mechanisms. From the ultra cerebral to the downright paranormally intuitive, artists cover a wide spectrum. Adding to the mix the dimensions of social, cultural, spiritual and ethnic diversity results in a fascinatingly rich space. You've been assigned the task of building, growing and leading (preferably by example) an art team. You are fully aware that your choices will be shaping the cultural landscape of your company. Your business model calls for generous content yet aggressive timelines. It is an empowering yet overwhelming prospect. Where to go from here?