Tuesday, April 19

waste land

Hi all,
I wanted to alert you to what looks like a fascinating and inspiring documentary that's airing on PBS tonight.  In honor of Earth Day, it is the ultimate recycled art out there!

Artist Vic Muniz goes to the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro to visit the worlds largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, where he creates the most beautiful and amazing portraits of the people living there.  He "paints" these portraits solely using the garbage from the dump, and all proceeds from sales of these portraits go to help improve the lives of these people.  Here is a taste of this inspiring, joyful and heartful work.

Watch the full episode. See more Independent Lens.

14 comments:

  1. Donna Iona Drozda4/19/11, 8:29 AM

    Hey K
    I didn't catch this in time to see it on the tube but will definitely watch it on the 'puter...such an amazingly samsara rich planet.
    breaks the heart...open....every day.

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  2. Stacy Wills4/19/11, 8:51 AM

    thanks for the heads up! definitely want to see this.

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  3. Bridgette Guerzon Mills4/19/11, 9:14 AM

    thanks for the info~ we watched a documentary on PBS last night on John Muir for Earth Week. Going to make sure that this one records too!

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  4. Anne Huskey-Lockard4/19/11, 1:04 PM

    Oh I hope we get to see that; we're predicted for sever storms and I may be spending *quality time* in the cellar.... ;-D
    The piece of art you posted is amazing.
    I love, love, love being able to give something a second life for art!

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  5. Me and Bis4/19/11, 1:52 PM

    Thanks! Hope I will be able to watch it...

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  6. Laura4/19/11, 3:18 PM

    Powerful Karin! Thank you for sharing!

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  7. GlorV14/19/11, 3:30 PM

    Hi Karin. I watch Independent Lens every week and thanks for the heads up on whats on tonight. I definitely will be watching it.I love to watch Spark as well. It's also a very creative program. Thanks again and hope you are doing well. Take care.

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  8. the wild magnolia4/19/11, 4:55 PM

    Thanks for the heads up!

    You remain in my thoughts a prayers, daily!

    Blessings!!

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  9. Sharmon Davidson4/19/11, 8:58 PM

    This looks really inspirational, Karin; I'll definitely watch it. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Poetic Artist4/20/11, 12:54 AM

    I have not had the TV on..I am staying in the silent world..I hope life is treating you with kindness and healing.
    Katelen

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  11. teri4/20/11, 1:21 AM

    Just fascinating- I wonder with the dump closing in 2012 what will become of all the people there. I did see several of the people have moved on. Transforming garbage- a big transformation.

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  12. Bella Sinclair4/23/11, 11:40 PM

    Oh my goodness, incredibly AMAZING! I did not realize the SCALE of his works until I saw the video and then my jaw hit the floor. Wow! Thanks for sharing. xoxoxo

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  13. Sharmon Davidson4/25/11, 6:41 AM

    hi Karin! I caught this on PBS Friday night, and loved it! Thanks for the recommendation!

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  14. Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives4/27/11, 12:03 AM

    I MISSED ThIS FILM BUT I will watch it on the computer...but not at midnight. I am very tired tonight and pray you are continuing to grow in your strength and health. You are loved. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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