"Do It Now: Live Green" Art Exhibit

[ScottS]

Unfortunately, I can't lead a ride to the opening reception because I'm out of town this weekend. Could be an interesting show. I went to school with Meg, one of the curators.

-ss

http://www.otis.edu/index.php?id=236

Do It Now: Live Green
August 25-October 20, 2007
Public Reception: August 25, 4-7 pm
Ben Maltz Gallery
Otis College of Art and Design

This exhibition features household products and services made from renewable, recycled, and repurposed sources by individuals and companies who are manufacturing and distributing with environmental integrity. It celebrates today¹s evolving consciousness and innovation in green technology.

Curated by Colette Brooks of Big Imagination Group and Biobling, Meg Linton of Otis' Ben Maltz Gallery, and Yvette Roman of Beyond the Lawn. Related events such as tours, conversations, films, and lectures, are posted at http://www.otis.edu/otisspeaks.

Opening Reception Saturday, August 25, 4-7pm with live music by DJ Paul V. host of the Smash Mix & Neon Noise on Indie 103.1, a special appearance by the Chico Bag Plastic Bag Monster and tasty treats and swag from Whole Foods.

[yoli]

in  scott's absence, i would be happy to lead a ride down to the gallery if there is anyone interested besides myself. it is a really pleasant ride down there, and i'm having a hard time resisting the allure of the "Chico Bag Plastic Bag Monster". 

anyone else interested? let me know, and we'll set up a time to meet at bikerowave to depart...

[david_f]

I'm interested, I also see there are other related events going on during the exhibition.

davidf

[oregondan]

" Plus LA Biodesel Brigade: Caravan to Otis. All are invited to bring their alternative fueled vehicles to Big Imagination
Group, 3603 Hayden Ave, Culver City 90232 on Saturday, August 25 at 3pm. Caravan to Otis where
vehicles have prime parking for viewing during opening reception. "

Should we race em???

Meet at BRW around 2, roll by their caravan yelling "Ride a bike!"

I gotta get outta my shift...

[yoli]

dudes.
it was last saturday.
we missed it.
though we could still have our own mini caravan and dress up like the chico bag monster just cuz.

[david_f]

sigh...I guess we lost the race...did they even know we were racing them?

on the other hand - Duh!, we missed the openning, but is the exhibit of interest? and how about the other crap? lectures etc?

[Gary Kavanagh]

I'm an alumni at Otis, and received a calendar in the mail about this exhibit. I couldn't make it to the opening, I went on the first of two eco bus tours (sadly not a bicycle tour) of green homes and businesses on the West Side. It was really inspiring to see these places and meet the people behind them in person. I also attended the recent panel discussion on the concept of zero waste, which was a very engaging talk that made a lot of great points. If you're into environmental activism, or just interested in doing a little more for the world, I highly recommend the events. Also the gallery show is pretty cool, and will be open for a while longer. The highlight of the gallery for me was getting to see one of Calfee's bamboo bicycles in person.

[david_f]

Ok, so I went last thursday. There were talks by: a flack from Toyota who tried to 'artfuly' spin reality putting Toyota into a better light than they deserve despite their being the best of the worst (big car companys), and a guy called Reverend Gadget who is in business converting regular cars into all electric cars (http://leftcoastelectric.com/index.php). This was folowed by a question and answer period. Then we saw the exhibit...the bamboo bike is cool!
david