Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Maker as Revolutionary in Times of Commodified Culture


Thursday, November 19 | 7 p.m.
Carson City Library
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900 N. Roop Street
Carson City
ph. 775-887-2244

Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI]
Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series
Illustrated talk by Artist|DIY Activist Wendy Tremayne
"The Maker as Revolutionary in Times of Commodified Culture"


In her talk, Wendy Tremayne, founder of "Swap-o-rama-rama," will explore evolving grassroots trends in contemporary life, from design to social activism. She writes: "Revivifying the human experience is a mission of purpose, something commodified life has taken from us. What we have to gain is intimacy, creativity, the revival of community, a healthy planet and ultimately happiness. We can each embrace a do-it-yourself spirit and use it to break down the barrier between consumer and creator and by doing so begin to reclaim the creativity that has been lost."

Informal reception: 6:15 p.m.
Free. The public is coridially invited!


The talk is presentation is part of CCAI Fall 2009 project" Recycled Seconds" focusing on community-based practice,'do it yourself' fashion design, sustainability and civic engagement.

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[graphic from Google image search for 'swap-o-rama-rama.' Cross-posted to The Data Stream. Cross-posted to Signal Fire.]

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