On
Saturday August 9, TerraCycle will open its factory walls to over 50
accomplished graffiti artists from all across the country. The fourth
annual Graffiti Jam is organized by TerraCycle and Leon Rainbow, a
Trenton-area artist whose work has been shown in Art galleries and
exhibitions all over the New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York area.
TerraCycle
has made a name for itself by creating a variety of affordable and
environmentally responsible products that are made from waste and
packaged in waste. The company has exhibited a longstanding commitment
to the city of Trenton, employing many of its residents and reusing its
garbage.
The purpose of the Jam is to offer urban artists a
constructive outlet to express themselves, while showcasing a more
positive side to urban art. Too often graffiti or aerosol art is
portrayed negatively in the media. The lesser-known aspect of graffiti
is professional, exhibited in art galleries, and sanctioned by cities
and businesses all over the country. This is the side of urban art that
TerraCycle is interested in promoting.
Dubbed the “Worm Poop
Factory Graffiti Jam” (TerraCycle makes fertizer out of worm poop), the
event will have artists covering every wall of TerraCycle’s factory
with brand new colorful designs. There will be free painting workshops
for children, musicians, and food vendors.
Graffiti Jam,
Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., TerraCycle, 121 New York Avenue,
Trenton. Leon Rainbow, a Trenton-area artist, organized more than 50
accomplished graffiti artists from all across the county to decorate
the factory walls. Painting workshops, food and music. TerraCycle
creates a variety of environmentally responsible products made from
waste. 609-393-4252. or www.terracycle.net.
