Basia Goszczynska's art invites us to reassess our assumptions about our waste and our environment.
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At Rainbow's End
Faced with global warming and plastic pollution, it's easy to feel angry, scared, and sad. Here, you can support projects that transform all those feelings into art that embodies resilience and hope.
Have you ever thought to yourself: "Wow, all this about global warming and plastic pollution is really f***ed up! I feel so overwhelmed and angry. And really really sad." And then did you think: "It would be really awesome if I could make or see some art about all these tough feelings."
Well, you're in luck!
I've been making art about all this fu**ed up sh** for several years now, and I'd love for you to be a part of it!
So. I was just invited to put on a solo show in a friend's project space (this December), Don Elwing offered to take me out to Kamilo beach in February so that I can experience one of the most polluted beaches in the world firsthand and build the land artwork that I've been dreaming about for years now, and I have a studio full of materials that are just sitting here waiting to be made into art by you or me. Problem is, all of these projects will take more money than I have or can earn at my teaching gig. (For more about my expenses, please see below).
So I have one more question for you: Have you ever wondered: "Geez, I have all this money here, maybe I should share it with someone?" And maybe even: "I really hate Donald Trump and where this country is headed. Maybe I want my tax money to go elsewhere."
Well, you're in luck again my friend. Because I want your money! And, I have Fractured Atlas as a fiscal sponsor so I accept tax-deductible donations! In exchange for your dollars, I would love to trade you one of my artworks, make a new artwork for you, or have you come over to my studio and make some art with you or alongside you. Please check out the rewards section for more info on what can be in it for you.
On the fence or broke yourself? Hmmm...well, you can still help me out by sharing this campaign on social media or via email with your network of earthlings. I would really appreciate that too!
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to check out my campaign and for any support you can lend me.
With gratitude, Basia Goszczynska
BUDGET (in order of priority): Sourcing of microplastics for solo show in December: $600 Trip to Kamilo beach and the construction of new land artwork: $2000 New DSLR camera and lens (the camera that I purchased in 2007 and have been using for all my animation, photography and documentation bit the dust recently): $4000 Anything above my goal will be used to pay my studio rent so that I can spend more time here making new work. Thank you for your support!
Rewards
Spoils 1 - 81 (digital download)
Donate $10.00 or more
Amount over $1.00 is tax-deductible.
Care to be reminded of marine debris' wrath everyday by your screensaver? Now you can, when you get your very own digital copy of one of my Spoils photographs delivered straight to your inbox. Why so cheap? Well, because technically, you could just rip these off my site....but it's your support here that counts;) Anyway, click here to see your choices. Here are just a few images from the series: Basia_Goszczynska_Spoils-14.jpg 2.79 MBBasia_Goszczynska_Spoils-7.jpg 2.96 MBBasia_Goszczynska_Spoils-3.jpg 2.41 MB
Studio Visit
Donate $20.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Come by my studio to see where the magic happens. I can make us some tea or coffee and we can chat about all of those thoughts and feelings. I would love to see you!
Jar pictured is only a sample. Every collection of Rainbow Credits is unique and signed on the inside of the lid.
Studio Art Making Session
Donate $100.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Come make some art with me in my studio. My collection of marine debris and all my tools will be at your disposal. I can take the lead, give you guidance or just stay in the background. Plus you'll get to take whatever art you make home with you.
Care to be reminded of marine debris' wrath everyday by a photo on your wall? Well now you can, when you get your very own limited edition print. Each signed photograph is available in an edition of 10, measures 11" by 14" and comes unframed. I will let you know over email if any images sell out. To see all 81 options, please click here. Here's a few samples from the series:
I'll make something new for you. We can even have a little chat about what you like and don't like, how you're feeling about all this environmental chaos, and what kind of space you have available.
Very lightweight and hangs off the wall by a single screw.
Mystery Artwork (medium)
Donate $800.00 or more
Amount over $80.00 is tax-deductible.
I'll make something new for you. We can even have a little chat about what you like and don't like, how you're feeling about all this environmental chaos, and what kind of space you have available.
Small little sculpture for your bookcase or other small space. This is a special one to me because it was the first sculpture I made using salvaged plastic bags.
Skin salvaged plastic bags, wire 64 "W x 40"H x 6"D
Very lightweight and hangs on the wall with two nails.
Mystery Artwork (large)
Donate $5,000.00 or more
Amount over $500.00 is tax-deductible.
I'll make something new for you. We can even have a little chat about what you like and don't like, how you're feeling about all this environmental chaos, and what kind of space you have available.
Referencing core samples, totem poles, and shish kabobs Cores 1-4 are pillar-like sculptures that serve to illustrate the material legacy of unabated consumerism.
