Taylor Pittman
“Pictures of Garbage” – page 194
Who: Vik Muniz, born and raised in Brazil.
When: 2008 – present (these images are still around, the
project is no longer running though).
Where: Jardim Gramacho, Brazil locacted just outside of Rio
and is where the largest open-air dump is located out of all of South America
(Jardim Gramacho is a 321-acre open area).
What: Muniz chose workers to help him design, and pose for
massive portraits composed of the collected recyclables and garbage. He lifted
the workers image through his art and paid all participants for their time they
contributed, and materials. Muniz also auctioned off the works and donated his
share of the sales to “The Garbage Pickers Association of Jardim Gramacho”. The most important thing Muniz did—he continued to collaborate
with them to help enact a formal recycling program in Brazil to bring awareness
of their labor to a wider public, and bolster a sense of dignity in this
historically underrepresented community and more.
Why: Muniz began this topic as a project with his
documentary film called “Wasteland” which was the drive for Pictures of Garbage. Muniz says in the
movie Wasteland that,” What I want to
be able to do is change the lives of people with the same materials they deal
with everyday”.
http://www.wastelandmovie.com/ --the link to the preview of Wasteland.
“Chemi Rosado Seijo” – page 218
Who: El Cerro
When: 2002—present.
Where: The houses of Naranjito, located outside of San Juan,
Puerto Rico.
What:
Chemi Rosado Seijo
is a two part project that painted houses green in village of Naranijto and enlisted
local youth to help paint the houses, hold workshops, conferences, and other
events that brought positive press coverage to a
community that dealt daily with reports of the endemic unemployment and crime.
The project transforms public perception by presenting new approaches to the
urban experience.
In 2005 Cerro was commissioned by the New York-based organization
“Art in General” to explore Manhattan on a skateboard. He then outlined a map
of the best skate sites and routes he located during his travels; his 15-foot
diagram proposed alternatives for transportation as well as a new understanding
to the city.
Why: El Cerro wanted to bring awareness to the village in
Puerto Rico that was being over run by crime and constant unemployment, and
worked with others to create something that attracted positive influence
throughout this village.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgeUHJs9oS4
--the link to information about the project Chemi
Rosado Seijo.
Similarities:
Both
art projects took place in South America near each other, and both artists
contributed to the greater good. They began these projects to help others in
need in South America, and to bring awareness to the states.
Differences:
They
way the projects were compiled was different (one with photography, the other
with fine arts).
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