From Artichoke’s website:
The Human Mapping Project is designed to bring awareness to the impact of careless human activity, primarily littering, on one of New York CIty’s greatest natural resources, it’s shoreline, of which there is over 600 miles.
From 24/7:
“Our bodies reflect the state of the ocean,” said Neuman. “Like the ocean, our bodies are made of water, and scientists have found traces of plastic in both.”
Manhattan Beach Clean Up with Artichoke Dance Company
The Artichoke Dance Company will perform Your Planet following the American Littoral Society’s 26th Annual Beach Clean Up.
Saturday, September 17th, beach clean up at 10am. Dance starts at 1pm.
RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 18th
WHERE: Manhattan Beach in Brooklyn (Oriental Boulevard at Hastings Street)
GET THERE: Q train to Brighton Beach, then the Manhattan Beach/Kingsborough College bound B1 bus to Hastings Street
Facebook sign up here. Free and open to the public.
See additional article about Your Planet in The Columbia Spectator, Performance turns trash to treasure, from last year.