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Update from Ken: March 24, 2010
 Landfillart Trivia! Now that the Landfillart Gallery has become so extensive, a question often asked of me is: what are the largest and smallest pieces in the collection? That is such an interesting question because it's so difficult to tell proportions from the photos on this website.
The largest piece, "The Raven," is by Pattie Young of New Plymouth, Idaho. It stands over 7 feet tall.
The smallest piece, "Au Coeur Du Monde," is by Bertrand Sallard from LaTagniere, France. This piece is under 6 inches in diameter.
Both are truly phenomenal works of art.
I've been so busy working on this project, contacting potentional artist, answering email from current artists and keeping in touch with past artists that I've fallen behind on updating everyone on this page. My apologies!
Update from Ken: September 17, 2009
There are 4 more countries involved in the Landfillart Project. They are: Uruguay, Greece, Hungary, and Nigeria. Grand total of 51 countries!
Update from Ken: April 1, 2009
There are four more countries involved in the Landfillart Project. They are Tunisia, Cyprus, Chile, and Serbia. Grand total of 47 countries!
Update from Ken: March 5, 2009
There are four more countries involved in the Landfillart Project. They are Scotland, Switzerland, Suriname, and Azerbaijan.. Grand total of 43 countries!
Update from Ken: February 9, 2009
There are 5 more countries involved in the Landfillart Project. They are: Russia, Holland, Iceland, Brazil, and Poland. Grand total of 39 countries!
Update from Ken: January 28, 2009
There are 6 more countries involved in the Landfillart Project. They are: Denmark, Norway, Turkey, Iran, Croatia and Latvia! Grand total of 34 countries represented by artists participating in the Landfillart Project!
Update from Ken: January 15, 2009
There are now 28 countries involved in the Landfillart Project.
They include: Ireland, Germany, Sudan, United States, Mexico, Sweden, Argentina, England, Canada, Malta, Australia, Czech Republic, France, New Zealand, Israel, Columbia, India, Venezuela, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Japan, Peru, Belgium, Malaysia, Monaco, South Africa and Spain!
 Update from Ken: December 13, 2008
As of 3 pm. today we have artist participation in thirty four (34) of fifty (50) states. I'll keep up the pace until all fifty states are represented followed by a strong artist international involvement.
Update from Ken: November 7, 2008
I am happy to report that our third Native American artist has jointed the project!
Representing the Nation: Mescalero Apache
Metal canvases now in transit or being worked on in New York, Pennsylvania, Florida, Hawaii, California, New Mexico, Ohio, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, Georgia & Berlin, Germany! Also many counties within Pennsylvania!
Update from Ken: October 22, 2008
 I am happy to announce that landfillart has partnered withCarbonfund.org! Both organizations share the goal of reuse, albeit our focus is reusing rusty old scraps of metal. Many of you are aware of landfillart's mission to fund reforestation with any future profits. By forming this partnership, landfillart is one step closer!
Update from Ken: October 22, 2008
T oday was a very fulfilling day. Since the project began, I believed it couldn't be and wouldn't be complete without the involvement of Native American Indian artists. And really, how could it be!!
Well today, and not by accident, the landfillart project has been enhanced by the inclusion of Jason Blue Lake Hawk Martinez, a painter from the Tiwa Taos Pueblo Nation and Carresa Gullo, a painter from the Eastern Cherokee Nation.
Update from Ken: October 17, 2008
“Metal Canvas” on route to Delaware, Chester Springs, PA, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, Schuylkill Haven and Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Also, I have now applied for my entity status as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation – IRS 501(c)(3).
Update from Ken: October 2, 2008
This project embodies several key components. It is a collective endeavor requesting 1,041 artists, worldwide, to think green and create great art. Although approximately 80% of the landfill canvases will be completed by professional artists, the remaining percentage will be created by a cross section of culture, including individuals with special needs, children, emerging artists and the financially disadvantaged. I’m hopeful, that upon completion, this project will weave a global tapestry which tells a compelling story of humanity; our similarities, our differences, and the common threads that binds us all.
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 "I have found that the fine artists I have worked with on this project do not even flinch when looking at this white round disc of metal canvas. And why should they. Artists from the beginning of time have used cave walls (Lascaux, France and Altamira, Spain), walls of pyramids (Egyptians), animal skins (American Indians), etc… as their canvas."
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