On a bright Saturday morning, Santa Monica Closeup had the pleasure of sitting down with the multifaceted artist and musician Eder at Venice Beach. The setting was none other than our picturesque beach, where Eder shared his thoughts on environmental responsibility and the artist's role in community engagement.
"Welcome to our joint effort," Eder began, pointing out the unattended palm tree branches scattered around the beach. "It seems some people have started picking up these branches after seeing my work here. I'm all about filling in gaps where they exist," he explained, emphasizing his proactive approach to keeping public spaces clean.
Eder, who describes himself as an artist capable of creating music and building structures, expresses a strong connection to his surroundings. "I've established my headquarters here, right on public property," he said with a smile, indicating his commitment to community betterment. He highlighted his efforts to maintain cleanliness, even when local authorities have not addressed fallen debris.
The discussion soon turned to the broader implications of his actions. "This is my art piece. I'm calling it 'Let's All Be Accountable.' It's about demonstrating that if I’m held accountable for enjoying a day at the beach, then why aren't the authorities held accountable for their actions?" Eder questioned, challenging the status quo.
He also shared a personal story of how he had been affected by local enforcement policies. "They took everything from me – started with a tent, which wasn't really a tent but a canopy. Then, all I had left was a blanket, some food, and my ideas," he recounted, his voice tinged with frustration yet also a sense of determination.
Despite these challenges, Eder remains undeterred. "I'm not just here to talk; I'm here to act. I clean up, I create, and I lead by example. That's the essence of my project here. If they take my setup, then they're just doing the job I started – keeping our beach beautiful," he concluded, inviting everyone to join him in this endeavor.
As the interview wrapped up, Eder stood barefoot in the sand, a testament to his resilience and commitment. "You can take my shoes, but you can't take my spirit. I'm here to show that through positive action, we can all contribute to a better, cleaner, and more accountable community," he said, his gaze sweeping across the beach he loves so dearly.
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