Spectrum: Water Portrait Trials

Participate in the Spectrum Project!

Collect a freshwater sample, become part of an artwork!

My name is Amelia Hitchcock and I'm a BFA(hons) student at Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland, New Zealand. I'm creating a Spectrum of New Zealand fresh water and I need all the help I can get!

New Zealand is a beautiful country, but statistics show that up to 90% of our lowland rivers are so polluted you can't swim in them. I want to get people to reconnect with our fresh water systems.

The idea is to create a suspended wall of water in sample jars. I'd also like to use the images of the people that collected the water for me (if permitted).
Participation is simple:

1) Collect a small sample of freshwater (or two or three - different sources is preferable) in a small, plastic WATERTIGHT container with a lid. Get some sediment if you can.

2) Write down - Where the sample was taken from, your name, and the date (these will be included as labels in the artwork)
3) Email: h2ospectrum@gmail.com : I'll email you back with the postage address (or organise other methods of collection)

4) package appropriately and post :) (deadline for receiving samples is mid-late August)

5) if you're happy with your image also being used as part of the art work please also send a head and shoulders shot as a jpg to h2ospectrum@gmail.com

NOTES :
** Please do not put yourself in danger collecting samples. I will not be held responsible for any injury to person or loss of belongings.
** [NZ POST suggestions for Liquids:
Wrap bottles individually (If they're plastic it should be ok), surround with resilient cushioning material and place in a well sealed polyethylene bag. Pack in a strong cardboard carton with sufficient absorbent material such as newspaper or wood-shavings to soak up any
possible spillage.]
**Sending your image constitutes consent for me to use the image publicly - this will be done with respect.
Many Thanks!
Amelia

Spectrum

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Water Portrait Trials

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