WES MODES BRING THE LOST NARRATIVES OF RIVER PEOPLE, RIVER COMMUNITIES AND THE RIVER ITSELF TO LIFE. Please visit his website you will be inspired what an artist can do. peoplesriverhistory.us
FROM HIS WEBSITE
“A Secret History of American River People is a project to build a collection of personal stories of people who live and work on the river from the deck of a recreated mid-century shantyboat over a series of epic river voyages.
The project examines the emerging crises facing current river communities dealing with economic displacement, gentrification, environmental degradation, and the effects of global climate change.
We make our way downriver in a rustic houseboat, built by the artists over two years, loosely based on designs from shantyboats in the 1940s, from largely recycled and reclaimed materials. People tell us that traveling on the river in an authentic shantyboat and taking the time to listen to people’s stories makes this project unique. This participatory art project inspires deep wonder and connects meaningfully with people’s personal histories.”
