Byron’s Bottled Water Operas
Kidnapping Water
I was in Seattle last week visiting On Ensemble’s good friend, Byron Au Yong. I got a chance to see his art installation at the Jack Straw Media Gallery. It’s a dark room with a ring-shaped light sculpture in the middle. Tracks from Byron’s Bottled Water Operas play through a four-channel sound system. The effect is really great. If you’re in the Seattle area, and need a moment to step out of the ordinary, drop in to sit for a while in the dark room.
Although the installation doesn’t take such an explicit stance on the issue, I for one used my time there to think about how silly bottled water is. I am an avid proponent of tap water. Here are a few additional links about the downside of bottled water:
- Wikipedia article
- USA Today – Bottled Water, Environmental Concerns
- LA Times – Bottled vs Tap
super to hear that the installation inspired thoughtfulness. savingwater.org is another proactive link. know of more water resources? let me know.
Byron: Not only is bottled water silly, it is hurting the cause of the Wintu Winnemen Tribe in the Mt. Shasta area. This tribe sees bottling water industries on Mt. Shasta as a threat to their sacred springs.
Check out this site (the part about water comes in the next to last paragraph):
http://www.winnememwintu.us/Documents/Winnemem%20Issues%20and%20the%20Journey%20to%20Justice.pdf
Thanks for the link. Much appreciated.
Unfortunately, bottled water will continue to line stores shelves until consumers stop buying it. We should be protecting water, not exploiting it.
Melody O.
Ethical Consumer
Hear hear sister! Thank you!