“The team at Park West has been responsible for creating a lot of joy, a lot of inspiration and a lot of beauty in a world that so often focuses on the ugliness of life…and they’ve celebrated the good things in life, and that’s a worthwhile thing to do…”
- Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light
Park West Gallery 40th Anniversary Celebration
During the summer of 2008 Thomas Kinkade attended the Park West Gallery 40th Anniversary Celebration and gave an inspirational address to the collectors and staff in attendance. During his speech he talked about his shared mission with the Park West team to bring beauty and inspiration to art collectors throughout the world.
Having spent time in the movie business, Kinkade values the permanent nature of the visual arts. It is not limited by the element of time—art provides enduring enjoyment. Art holds a special place in our culture, as it becomes part of our lives and of our homes. When someone collects a work of art, it becomes part of their environment, part of the identity of the family, and is often handed down from generation to generation. It is this characteristic that gives Thomas Kinkade the greatest sense of satisfaction.
Art is also infused into human culture, giving it a special permanence. Long before mankind could communicate via the written word art was used to communicate and to document events. Today, one can visit a display of art from ancient Egypt and still see the visual images created by artisans. It is a thread that transcends culture, even transcends time. It is a fundamental characteristic woven through humanity and throughout history.
“The team at Park West has been responsible for creating a lot of joy, a lot of inspiration and a lot of beauty in a world that so often focuses on the ugliness of life…and they’ve celebrated the good things in life, and that’s a worthwhile thing to do…”
- Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light
Park West Gallery 40th Anniversary Celebration
During the summer of 2008 Thomas Kinkade attended the Park West Gallery 40th Anniversary Celebration and gave an inspirational address to the collectors and staff in attendance. During his speech he talked about his shared mission with the Park West team to bring beauty and inspiration to art collectors throughout the world.
Having spent time in the movie business, Kinkade values the permanent nature of the visual arts. It is not limited by the element of time—art provides enduring enjoyment. Art holds a special place in our culture, as it becomes part of our lives and of our homes. When someone collects a work of art, it becomes part of their environment, part of the identity of the family, and is often handed down from generation to generation. It is this characteristic that gives Thomas Kinkade the greatest sense of satisfaction.
Art is also infused into human culture, giving it a special permanence. Long before mankind could communicate via the written word art was used to communicate and to document events. Today, one can visit a display of art from ancient Egypt and still see the visual images created by artisans. It is a thread that transcends culture, even transcends time. It is a fundamental characteristic woven through humanity and throughout history.