15 acre project...

            Austin is taking on a huge project. 15 acres of land at the Johnson’s Backyard Garden are being used to create an abstract pattern that is based on the number 350. This is the number of carbon molecules that should be in the atmosphere is it weren’t for global warming. It is actually based on the name of an environmental group called 350 Earth. The farm usually grows 60 different types of vegetables year round, but this farm is not your run of the mill backyard. The pattern created will not be visible for people looking on ground, but for those in the air. Since the Johnson’s Backyard Garden is five miles east of the city, it will be visible for people flying out of the airport. It is going to be quite a sight to be able to see such a colossal piece of art so far up and away from the ground. 

The purpose of the art project is not only to call attention to the danger of global warming, but also to encourage people to start supporting local farms and eating local. This immense project is another perfect example of how Austin is being kept weird and supporting local businesses, as well as showing how the city cares about planet Earth.