CANNED DIRT, 2014
Steel, enamel, dirt and label
3.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches
Edition of 5,341,878
$50
Steel, enamel, dirt and label
3.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches
Edition of 5,341,878
$50
Steel, enamel, dirt and label
3.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 inches
Edition of 5,341,878
$50
CANNED DIRT is available for purchase directly through Mini Mart City Park
Mini Mart City Park is a community-focused project that transformed a former gas station into a site-specific, pocket park and cultural center. There are over 700 derelict, gas stations in the Puget Sound region and over 200,000 nationwide. In 2005 SuttonBeresCuller had a vision to identify and purchase a property in King County and rehabilitate it, proving the potential of art to propel a project that simultaneously repairs damaged land while providing shared, multi-use community space.
In 2008, we identified the Mini Mart City Park site and began environmental assessment work. In 2013, SuttonBeresCuller formed the Mini Mart City Park 501(c)3, which purchased the site. To help raise funds for the project, they dug out contaminated earth from the site and canned it, creating a giant tower installation, much like you’d see in a grocery store display.
With the support and engagement of the Georgetown community, Mini Mart City Park is now open to the public . Working with goCstudio we have developed a design for a pocket park and arts-oriented community center.