Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
13,699
13,699
13,699
13,699
13,699
13,699
13,699
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Drinking Water Festival, Keene, NH
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
Art for Water: Franklin Pierce University
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Art for Water

Art for Water Installation: 13,699 recycled clear plastic water bottle caps used to represent people who die every day from lack of access to clean water. Christine Destrempes is engaging the public in making this installation.

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Christine Destrempes GREEN TOO! Installations with the Earth in Mind

Jul 28, 2010 02:36 pm

13,699, the installation of clear plastic, recycled, water bottle caps representing each person who dies every day from preventable, water-related diseases because he or she does not have access to clean water, is currently installed at Annmarie Garden Art Center & Sculpture Park in Solomons, Maryland through October 10th. My husband, Noel, and... Continue reading GREEN TOO! Installations with the Earth in Mind

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Jen_Changents
July 29, 2010 - 1:40pm
Whoa! Very cool to be involved in a completely green exhibit. Is this the picture from the new installation? Also, are those stuffed animals on the wall behind your work?
Christine Destrempes
July 29, 2010 - 1:52pm
Thanks, Jen. This is 13,699 at Annmarie Garden's GREEN TOO exhibit. And next to is a crocheted coral reef made by Mary Ellen Croteau with help from Aviva Alter and Mary Buczyk from Chicago. It's not easy to see from this photo, but in the back the "reef" is made of plastic and looks bleached. In the foreground the "reef" is made of colorful yarn. It's very cool.
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  • Posted: Feb 3, 2009
  • Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010
  • Focus Area: Environment: Water
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Thirst Aid Live
March 8, 2009 - 8:46pm
Christine...this is an amazing and profound use of your talents and blessings as an artist. I can imagine the visual impact when seeing your structure live. For many people to be moved to action, a physical representation such as yours is a vibrant way to motivate true change. When I began Thirst Aid Live - our event and concert series raising funds and awareness for this national crisis and global cause, I was focusing primarily on lands many of us will never visit. However, throughout the past two years, I have become acutely aware of the strain on our environment locally/nationally and the intent and focus for our initiative is to live more responsibly locally, while raising much needed funds for those dying of thirst globally. Thank you for all you do. Denise Russo www.thirstaidlive.com
Christine Destrempes
March 5, 2009 - 5:37pm
Thank you for your kind words, Eran. I did not expect the bottle caps to be so beautiful when working on the concept. Perhaps it will find an exhibition space in Boston or Cambridge so that you can come see it.
Eran
March 4, 2009 - 9:25am
Great concept Christine. I cannot imagine seeing your installation and not being moved, as just the pictures are almost enough.
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