Doors open for gallery viewing: 5:30 PM
Film begins at 6:00 PM
Part of our Created Noble: Worthy by Design art theme where we have been exploring the inherent nobility of each person, this powerful film helps us expore this vital theme through a unique lens. Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world’s largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores” — self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker (DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND, BLINDSIGHT and COUNTDOWN TO ZERO) and co-directors João Jardim and Karen Harley have great access to the entire process and, in the end, offer stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.
You’ll also have an opportunity to tour the art show: Created Noble: Worthy by Design which explores how we honor the inherent human dignity of every person ad move beyond prejudice and distrust.
This event is free. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Light refreshments will be served.