Artist Mel Chin Brings Fundred Dollar Bill Project to LAC

Artist Mel Chin Brings Fundred Dollar Bill Project to the Lawrence Arts Center January 22-23, 2010
Mel Chin will be in Lawrence for a special presentation on his past and present work and his unique conceptual approach on Friday, January 22nd at 7pm at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Most recently Mr. Chin has gained national attention for his Fundred Dollar Bill Project, an innovative artwork made of millions of drawings. It is the largest project he has ever initiated that is not about him, but dedicated to the delivery of the art of three million participants, of scientific solution, and of pragmatic environmental recovery. This creative, collective action is intended to support Operation Paydirt, an extraordinary art/science project uniting three million children and other community members to make safe the lead polluted soil of New Orleans that places thousands of children at risk for severe learning disabilities and behavioral problems, including violent crime. A reception will follow the lecture and the special armored truck will be in attendance.

On Saturday, Mel and his project team will facilitate an "Operative Workshop" offering an opportunity to participate in this important project and to develop connections to local and regional communities. Join the project workshop Saturday, January 23, 10-11:30am.

Both these events are free and open to the public. 

Chin's lecture is organized in conjunction with the Lawrence Arts Center and the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas.