点废成绿 Greening the Beige (GtB) is an eco-minded arts collective and not-for-profit community network dedicated to nurturing awareness of environmental issues. 点废成绿 GtB promotes and celebrates earth friendly artists and organizations in Beijing.
"Why are we being forced to choose between the economy and the environment? We tend to forget that without an environment we would not have an economy, as everything we consume and I mean everything comes from our environment."
~ Franke James (contemporary artist, photographer, writer)
Beijing's landfills are getting full fast! Reduce the "trash" you throw away by purchasing products with minimal packaging. Look for reusable, recyclable, and biodegrable items and remember to carry your reusable shopping bags!
GtB is pleased to announce the premier launch of Common Ground 20008 (共同平台 2008) in Beijing on November 9th:
1,000 ARTISTS * 40 COUNTRIES * 1 WORLD
国际新媒体艺术环保主题巡回展
The Common Ground Partnership combines new media, art and philanthropy to focus attention on – and raise money for - environmental projects worldwide.
Common Ground is an online community of artists, designers, galleries, curators, art patrons, art institutions, art consumers and concerned corporate citizens.
The Common Ground exhibition will take place every 2 years to coincide with the host city of the Summer and Winter Olympic games.
The 2008 Common Ground Collection will premier in Beijing at the Huan Tie Art Museum. The opening reception will include works from renowned artists from over 40 countries, a special selection of 20 gifted Chinese artists, and screenings of several innovative films, all with works focused on the environment.
A worldwide single printing of 800 hardcover books featuring the Common Ground 2008 collection has been published with the support of HP and A&I Digital Services. All proceeds from the book will be donated to Common Ground's Non-Profit Partners: The World Wildlife Fund, Global Giving, and the Global Environmental Institute.
Common Ground is pleased to invite distinguished guests and the entire Beijing community to its opening reception on Sunday, November 9th, at Huan Tie Times Art Museum.
Shuttle buses to Huan Tie from the 798 Art District (gate # 3) will depart every 30 minutes from 3 to 6 pm on the opening day of the exhibition.
Please join us for refreshments at the public unveiling of Common Ground 2008.
Entry is free, Nov 9 -19th.
For directions/info call: 65352113
