Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea

Accomplished street artist Swoon has a new project sponsored by Deitch Studios in Long Island City, New York. Tim Yu at Cool Hunting writes:

With this latest work, Swoon highlights one of the most important issues of our generation, alternative energy. Each of the seven boats, which are crafted out of salvaged materials, are fueled on various alternative energy sources, including biodiesel, ethanol, hydrogen and solar power. The whole fleet will be welcomed at Deitch Studios in Long Island City, 7 September 2008, and opens to the public the same day. Be sure to get there early to witness the flotilla coming into bay, a vision that can only be brought to us by Swoon herself.

Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea Opening Reception

September 7, 2008, 6-9pm at Deitch Studios

4-40 44th Drive

Long Island City, NY 11101

Above photo by Tod Seelie.