NOT WORKING: ALONG
THE EAST RIVER
WNW Member #3393 Alan Gastelum has an ongoing photo series, called East River and the Sanctum We Walk, which he started in 2011.
"The initial goal was to observe personal experiences gained from interaction with the natural world within the confines of a metropolis. The survey began to bring attention to the beauty of the park, but also brought awareness of some specific ongoing problems. Upon daily visits to the East River Promenade, I noticed that the trash was not being cleared within the water banks of the two esplanades, but only washed away into the river and replaced with new trash. The purpose of these photographs is to raise awareness of the things that make our neighborhood beautiful and the small things that get in the way. The project was recently recognized and after conversations with the East River Park's managers, the series has evoked action to be taken and current plans are being made with volunteer and catalyst coordinators to clean up the park's debris." - Alan Gastelum