ARTIVISM - the catalyst for creative change.
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As an Artisitvist I'm inspired by Ghandhi's quote
'Be the Change you want to see in the World'u As an 'artivist' I aim to be the catalyst for creative change. This addresses the fine artist/ commercial art contradiction of desiring to self express whilst still being of service to the world . Here's an article that sums up my philosophy |
CHARLES VAN DAMME FERRY RESTORATION PROJECT
The Charles Van Damme Ferry Project
Via events, exhibitions & documentary film, we have successfully created awareness, & raised funds, and saved its artifacts from demolition by the houseboats in Sausalito. We are currently obtaining the permits.necessary to restore and exhibit the paddlewheel & smokestack. We hope to raise the funds and celebrate the completed restoration for it's 100th anniversary in 2016.
GLADYS THE RECYCLESCOPE - REUSE OUTREACH
Gladys the Inyo County Recyclescope - a creative way to reduce landfill
The State of California mandates a commercial solid waste recycling program that consists of public outreach and education promoting reuse and recycling in a manner designed to divert solid waste from landfills.
There was a need to develop a reuse and recycling display for use at community events, and in schools and public buildings to complement its other ongoing public education activities designed to help satisfy the State’s requirements. The County asked me to design & create a giant kaleidoscope 'Gladys' made from recycled materials, the color wheel for which could be propelled by the user and modified with respect to resulting imagery through the use of various recycled materials. She has been exhibited at a variety of public event and succeeded in exciting the imagination with respect to how otherwise discarded objects may be reused or recycled; and fosters a sense of community or create communal experience. Gladys is the perfect spokesperson to help achieve the County’s goals in reducing landfill. Further action such as integration of reuse education through the common core curriculum and a recycle drop off in Lone Pine - is in the works - involving the collaboration of Government, Native American Tribes, Artist, Educators and the Community. GOODENT - NON PROFIT
Goodent Non Profit - Making a positive impact.
We are a non profit group dedicated to making a positive impact in our community.
We call each initiative a 'Goodent' - see what we've created so far. PROTECTING TRIBAL LANDS
Caltrans Change your Plans
Listen to the Paiute - Shoshone Tribes, and find a better way to widen the 395 without disturbing sacred burial sites. PAIUTE - SHOSHONE TANF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Toiyabe TANF afterschool activities director.
I love to share my passion for art and inspire kids to be creative with the environment around them. I am a substitute after school tutor and activities teacher. I use recycled or easy to access materials to teach kids to recycle plus every activity has a learning module to it. I have been cleared with a background check. 1st LONE PINE DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
The first Lone Pine Dia de los Muertos Festival
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Art walk, festival and community outreach. In the USA Dia de Los Muertos events and festivals are very popular,cross‐cultural, and held annually in many cities and communities but the nearest one to Lone Pine is over 4 hours away. Loving the art, culture and community spirit it brings plus the opportunity to invigorate business during the slow tourist months we are working to put the first of hopefully many annual festivals. Click the picture to visit our website. DETOX-CITY BOMBAY BEACH POP UP INSTALLATION
Converting the toxic Junk that's plaguing us and the world into joy & wonder
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Pop up Art Installation at the Salton Sea for the BOMBAY BEACH BIENNALE 2022
H Ave and 1st St , Bombay Beach CA. BOMBAY BEACH ARTS & CULTURE CENTER
RID THE LANDSCAPE OF PLASTIC BAGS
How to spot, shoot & capture a feral plastic bag.A creative way to rid the landscape of plastic bags.Even though there is a ban on plastic bags in many counties, there are still plastic bags in wild littering the environment. Thanks to the endorsement of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, I am currently gathering a team to create a mobile mini site that allows you to photograph, post via Instagram & Geo tag in a map any feral bag that you see. You must pick up the bag afterwards. There will be rewards in the form of re-useable bags and hopefully discounts from the stores who's bags you retrieved. -Check out the dummy version to your left and watch this space for updates.
RESIST CAMPAIGN
Resist Campaign
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