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The idea behind the paper bag mushroom grew innocently
out of lunch in high school. While sitting around
waiting for the meal break to end, I squished my lunch
bag into a mushroom and gave it to my friend. This
became a daily routine. Years later I figured out a
way to stick them in the ground. I then began placing
them in my friends' lawns while they were at work. It
was meant as a joke, but other people loved them and
asked me to cover their yards with mushrooms as well.
I began making hundreds, then thousands. I did them
for festivals, art shows, parties and just for fun. I
began getting calls from teachers asking if I could
come show their classrooms the art of making paper bag
mushrooms. This is where the SPORE Project began.
I developed the SPORE Project to build awareness, specifically to let people know the importance of art. Art is essential: It promotes intelligence and creativity, and it's a great expressive outlet that inspires people toward new perspectives on life, which we all need and need frequently. |
For more spore, visit www.myspace.com/sporeproject For more doug stuff, visit www.dougrhodehamel.com |