Bells From Everest
From: Tina Antolini
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Piece Description
Meet Jeff Clapp, a sculptor from Brunswick, Maine, with an unusual project. He's making bells out of used oxygen canisters collected from Mount Everest in Nepal. This piece aired on Maine Public Radio, May 13, 2004.
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Review of Bells From EverestTina Antolini came across a great subject in Jeff Clapp. He's done one of those ultimate recycling acts - turning oxygen canisters from Mount Everest into bells. He's also a great narrator. Clapp is relaxed yet lively and conversational.
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Review of Bells From EverestThis story highlights Jeff Clapp's art project which, although it may be considered by some to be a little frivolous, ultimately makes one think that it is necessary for an artist to go to great lengths to create his art. |
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John Blackmer
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 04:31 PM | Permalink
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Just in case anyone else was wondering as much as I was how I could get some of these, here's the site! It was a slightly awkwardly structured piece, but it's carried through by his eagerness, and even more once the bells come in. But it really needed more of the bells chiming, as if from distances.