Give it Up - Wellington Waterfront. 2010
A 'flash mob sculpture' made by 'da people' to celebrate the many ways that we can reduce our carbon footprint and reach the target of 350ppm – the world’s best hope for a stable climate. (For more info on 350ppm go to www.350.org).
The sculpture will be made from ice blocks, each one filled with something we can give up to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and thereby freeze climate change. You are all invited to participate here in Wellington, New Zealand (or by creating your own sculpture anywhere in the world).
Instructions: Have a few friends over, discuss climate actions you can commit to and share a 2 litre tub of ice cream for dessert. Recycle the 2L ice cream container by filling it almost full of water, then add an object symbolising something you are committing to reduce or replace or freeze in your life in order to lower your carbon footprint. See examples below for ideas. Place the object upside down in the middle of the base, put the lid on carefully, then freeze for 2 nights in freezer compartment.
Do as many blocks as you can fit in your freezer. Get creative about the contents. Get you children and whanau involved. Invite your friends and colleagues to also GIVE IT UP for the climate.
Examples of objects that can be frozen to reduce emissions:
See photos of installation Back to Artist Statements
The sculpture will be made from ice blocks, each one filled with something we can give up to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and thereby freeze climate change. You are all invited to participate here in Wellington, New Zealand (or by creating your own sculpture anywhere in the world).
Instructions: Have a few friends over, discuss climate actions you can commit to and share a 2 litre tub of ice cream for dessert. Recycle the 2L ice cream container by filling it almost full of water, then add an object symbolising something you are committing to reduce or replace or freeze in your life in order to lower your carbon footprint. See examples below for ideas. Place the object upside down in the middle of the base, put the lid on carefully, then freeze for 2 nights in freezer compartment.
Do as many blocks as you can fit in your freezer. Get creative about the contents. Get you children and whanau involved. Invite your friends and colleagues to also GIVE IT UP for the climate.
Examples of objects that can be frozen to reduce emissions:
- Lump of coal - to replace fossil fuels with clean alternatives
- Toy airplane - to move away from international travel
- Can of imported food or exotic fruit – to say no to excessive food miles
- Plastic toys or objects that only last a short time – to commit to quality, sustainable goods
- Irridescent light bulb - to say no to energy wastage (it may break in the ice?)
- Lump of meat – to reduce meat consumption
- Yoghurt pot – to reduce dairy consumption
- Laminated holiday brochure – to commit to local holidays only
- Car keys - to reduce car use
See photos of installation Back to Artist Statements