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: 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 13,699 is going to Boston!

Feb 26, 2010 01:39 pm

13,699, the installation created to raise awareness of the shrinking availability of clean water, will be featured at Down:2:Earth, A Green Living Festival (www.d2eboston.com) at the John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center on 900 Boylston Street in Boston on April 9, 10, and 11. Hundreds of volunteers from colleges, high schools, and other public ... Continue reading 13,699 is going to Boston!

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Hashim Amla
March 9, 2010 - 12:35pm
I have watched this video, it is very informative, great and new ideas creation clip, it gives more chances for the visitors and I also saw this kind of a festival in Rome, where there are many kinds of things exhibited; Hashim Amla ---------------- Can you resolve the pakistan's issue?
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  • Posted: Feb 3, 2009
  • Last Updated: Feb 26, 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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