Summer 2009 by Leah Gauthier
Sharecropper invites you to participate in this public art project and micro farming installation by artist Leah Gauthier for one growing season
in New York City, Summer 2009.
Leah will be using organic growing methods to plant rare and endangered heirloom vegetables and herbs, and to cultivate wild edibles on 17
parcels of donated land or growing spaces located in each of the five boroughs. A portion of the harvest will be shared with local soup kitchens,
and series of public programming, including urban farming panel discussions, art happenings, and cooking performances around the city are
being planned.
This is a personal journey exploring agricultural plant matter and wild edibles as sculptural material, community building through growing and
cooking food, re-imagining land use, and re-incorporating agrarian sensibilities and simplicity into modern life.
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LEAH GAUTHIER Artwork Bio Sharecropper Web Site Personal Web Site |
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| June 11, Installation, Planting | June 11 |
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