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Floating Musical Art Sculptures

Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea

— August 18, 2008 — Eco
"Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea" is a traveling live arts show on water that combines the talents of American musicians, play writers and other artists. Collectively, the members aboard the seven colourful, handmade ships put on incredible shows as they float down the Hudson River, stopping to entertain at various cities along the way.

"The boats use recycled motors, one from a 1968 Mercedes, another from a Volkswagen Rabbit (itself recycled from 'Miss Rockaway')," the New York Times says. "One uses a gasifier, which burns organic waste materials."

Starting in Troy, NY, they'll make their way through New York harbor, Long Island City, then stop at the Deitch Studios in Queens for an exhibit in September.

The New York Times likened the Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea to a fun kids summer camp, only for artsy adults, and I couldn't agree more.
Trend Themes
1. Traveling Live Arts Shows on Water - There is an opportunity for artists to create more traveling live arts shows on the water that combine music, play writing, and other artistic talents.
2. Recycling and Reusing - There is an opportunity for companies to use more recycled materials to build boats and other watercrafts.
3. Burning Organic Waste Materials - There is an opportunity for companies to create more gasifiers that burn organic waste materials as an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional fuel sources.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry could benefit from creating more traveling live arts shows on the water that combine music, play writing, and other artistic talents.
2. Boating Industry - The boating industry could benefit from incorporating more recycled materials into the design and construction of boats and other watercrafts.
3. Sustainable Energy Industry - The sustainable energy industry could benefit from developing and promoting gasifiers that burn organic waste materials as an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional fuel sources.
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