Hey, all…ever watch Ovation channel? 157 on DISH.
Here is a TV venue I think is most appropriate. They handle the world of the arts and design with real sophistication. This is not high school level documentaries. Most of the shows would be at home on PBS. They have a series called, and I may be incorrect, “Designer People”, or something like that. Profiles of contemporary and histrorical greats in all design fields. Can’t recall seeing an episode specifically about a landscape architect; I have seen them about internationally and historically famous architects and planners. I do expect, in time, to see one on someone like Halprin, Church and even Olmsted. I was stunned by the work of an Iraqi born architect in the UK featured in a recent show…her work just floored me!
To be honest, the shows on other design fields such as fashion, are a super source for ideas!
I also thought the PBS/Burns celebration of the national parks paid due homage to landscape architects with repeated mention of Olmsted’s pivotal role.
As for being frustrated by the lack of publicity, make your own. I’ll not make specific suggestions. You’re all designers…solve the problem. Have some fun! Reach out. You’d be surprised, if you honestly let your passion for what you do and how you do it come out, at the impact you can have. People love to be energized. You have to be, too. When was the last time you really had fun at a meeting, shortlist interview or council presentation? Perhaps the reason the subject of landscape architecture puts people to sleep is because landscape architects put people to sleep! Tell your story with the passion, excitement and sense of discovery that moves you! Share that Eureka moment when the whole thing came together. Tell THAT story. Oh, did I mention lots of pictures illustrating your points?
Do well doing good…
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