The “Austin” Dream ?

Currently on display at Pump Project Art Complex is an art show curated by Bridgett Quinn called Landgrabber.

Some Fireseed friends and I visited the opening and I have been reflecting on some of the ideas presented there.

This is how Bridgett briefly explained the show to me in an email,
“An underlying thematic thread of the show was land ownership and the American dream. I thought that now was a good time to play with that theme.”

As I began this post, I was considering the “American Dream”. That lead me to wonder more specifically at the “Austin Dream”. Here are a few of my thoughts. Let me know what you would add, take away, and your reactions.

1. To be well educated and/or progressive in thought and culture.

2. To eat and shop organically and locally.(Central Market, Whole Foods, or the local Farmer’s Market for groceries)

4. To live socially active lives. (Nights out, Film Fests, Happy Hours with co-workers and friends)

5. To be healthy and physically active. (Regular runs or paddling at Town Lake)

6. To be well traveled around the world.

7. For your job to be a creative passion.

8. To be spiritual and participate in volunteerism.

9. To have a dwelling (not in the ‘burbs), a dog (that can be taken to Red Bud Isle).

10. To have a significant other that suits your tastes and fits into your lifestyle and aesthetic.

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