Spectrum: Samples from Shelley McMurtrie

Friday, August 13, 2010

Samples from Shelley McMurtrie

Big set of samples arrived this morning courtesy of Shelley McMurtrie (an Aquatic Scientist with EOS Ecology)

Just over a month to go... Get those samples in!! If you're in the 'naki, Gisborne, Napier/Hastings, or anywhere in South Island (although CHCH is pretty well covered), I'd love to get samples from your region ASAP!

Also in the process of putting together an artist book about this project. If you've got something you'd like to be considered for inclusion, or know someone who would, please flick me an email at h2ospectrum@gmail.com

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Participate in the Spectrum Project!

Collect a freshwater sample, participate in art!

My name is Amelia Hitchcock and I'm a BFA(hons) student at Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland, New Zealand. I'm hoping to increase awareness of fresh-water ecology, by facilitating a community creation of a Spectrum of New Zealand fresh water.

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 first for you to encounter your local fresh water bodies - go down to the nearest stream or lake, and collect a sample. Eventually I'd like 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 (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. (this action is your performance as part of this artwork)
2) Write down - Where the sample was taken from, your name, and the date (these will be included as labels in documentation)
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.
** [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

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Friday, August 13, 2010

Samples from Shelley McMurtrie

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