You're invited on a FREE tour of the New York City Chinatown Garbage.
Did you know you could make art out of dead animals? YES! I am
going to show you how to collect dead animals from the garbage in
Chinatown to make your own personal taxidermy! This is the first NYC
CHINATOWN GARBAGE TAXIDERMY TOUR! You will learn how to dig in the
garbage for dead animals. You can make art out of these animals.
It's really cool!. I've found everything from sharks to frogs to
plain old unidentifiable crap. Sometimes I find nothing interesting,
but that is what makes it fun. You never know! RSVP is appreciated
but not all required. RAIN OR SHINE.
DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2007
TIME: 9PM
MEET: THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CANAL STREET AND LAFAYETTE STREET
ABOUT ME (YOUR GUIDE): My name is Nate Hill, a Brooklyn artist who
makes new animals from dead animal parts. I sew together random
animal parts to make a new animal that doesn't really exist (see pic
below). Many of the parts I have used over the years have come from
Chinatown's garbage.
WHAT TO WEAR: I suggest wearing clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Long-sleeve shirts are also good to keep your arms clean. Also fully
enclosed shoes are recommended.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PROVIDED: latex gloves, first aid kit, wet
whips, and antibacterial gel.
DISTANCE: We're not going to be walking far. The tour consists of my
favorite spots that are just within a few blocks of each other.
HOW YOU WILL RECOGNIZE THE GUIDE: I will be holding an 8x11 sign that
reads "CHINATOWN TOUR".
WHAT TO BRING: You may want to bring a plastic bag if you want to take
a souvenir with you. You may also want to bring a flashlight, though
I've never used one. I search by "feel".
DURATION OF THE TOUR: About 45 minutes.
TRAIN DIRECTIONS: Take any train to Canal street and walk to the meeting point.
DISCLAIMER: I cannot prevent you from injury on this tour. Rummage
at your own risk. I have never been injured when digging my hands in
fish crap, but the possibility is always there. SAFETY FIRST. Beware
of sharp objects. It is very important that you are very careful and
move your hands slowly. Treat that box of dead fish like a lady.
EVEN MORE IMPORTANT: After the tour is finished, I invite you to
drinks at the bar Home Sweet Home located at 131 Chrystie St at
Delancey street.
You may want to investigate other "rogue taxidermists" before coming
to the tour. They can be found here... http://www.roguetaxidermy.com
See ya there!
Nate
