Unveiling a Museum of Miniatures: Jessica Oreck's Journey and Impact on the Las Vegas Art Scene
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jessica Oreck, a renowned filmmaker and the visionary founder of the Office of Collecting and Design. Jessica shares her passion for collecting miniatures, which led to the creation of her unique Museum of Miniatures. Discover how her artistic pursuits and innovative museum have enriched the Las Vegas art scene, fostering creativity and inspiring the local community. Join us as we explore the intricate world of miniatures and the profound impact of Jessica's work on art and culture.
Creators and Guests
Host
Jeff Lund
Jeff Lund is a seasoned professional with a multifaceted 20+ year career in the entertainment industry including iconic entities like Cirque du Soleil, Spiegelworld and Meow Wolf, where he has consistently demonstrated his expertise in fostering innovative ideas and driving significant business growth across the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for emerging market trends and a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Jeff has effectively leveraged his skills to mentor and guide aspiring Entrepreneurs, Artists, and Creatives towards realizing their full potential. In his latest endeavor, Jeff has embraced the world of broadcasting as the host of KUNV 91.5 radio show, City of Dreams: Unveiled. This platform is a testament to his commitment to giving a voice to Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Artists, allowing them to showcase their dreams and stories. Through this initiative, Jeff aims to inspire listeners by bringing to light the journeys, failures, challenges, and successes of today's visionaries, thereby fostering a community of like-minded individuals who are driven to make a positive difference in the world while creating more art.
Guest
Jessica Oreck
Jessica works in film, animation, collage, photography, and installation in order to rekindle a sense of surprise and curiosity about invisible, overlooked aspects of the everyday. Her feature films (Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo (2009), Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys (2013), The Vanquishing of the Witch Baba Yaga (2014), and One Man Dies a Million Times (2019)) have won dozens of awards and been shown at festivals including Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca as well playing theatrically around the world. The Criterion Collection recently hosted a retrospective of her documentary features. Jessica’s work in stop-motion animation, creating educational content for TED and other online networks (Mysteries of Vernacular (2011), In a Moment of Vision (2017), and Memoirs of Vegetation (2020)) have been used in classrooms and enjoyed by millions of viewers. Recently, Jessica has poured her efforts into curating and running a gallery/museum devoted to the minuscule, the forgotten, & the discarded — an interactive manifestation of nostalgia. Through this “museum" (called the Office of Collecting and Design), Jessica presents various associated traveling exhibits, installations, and workshops around the US.
