Tilikunundrum

“The tragic death of the trainer suggests that maybe we have outgrown the need to keep such wild, enormous, complex, intelligent and free-ranging animals in captivity, where their behavior is not only unnatural, it can become pathological.” – Jean-Michel Cousteau

“...building a tank the size of Rhode Island wouldn’t be large enough for a six-ton male such as Tilikum, an animal capable of swimming 100 miles in a day.” - Whale Expert

Brian Feldman endures 18 hours of confinement in a stranger’s bathtub, one hour for each year* Tilikum the orca has been held captive in a space of comparative size at SeaWorld® Orlando. *since January 9, 1992

Tilikunundrum is an independent project and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment or Ocean Futures Society.

WHO: Brian Feldman Projects (Brian Feldman Marries Anybody* | What’s Next? | Trying to Cry)

WHAT: Tilikunundrum

WHEN: Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 6:00 AM -11:59 PM EDT (18 hours)

WHERE:
SeaHouse® Orlando
1132 Edgewater Court
Orlando FL 32804-6719
http://j.mp/SeaHouse (Google Map)
This is not on SeaWorld® property. It is a private residence near Downtown Orlando.

COST:
Adult $78.95, Child (ages 3-9) $68.95, Florida Residents $68.95
(All SeaWorld® Annual Passports accepted) Driveway Parking $12.00

You can also watch this event for free, live in its entirety at http://ustream.tv/BrianFeldman

LINKS:
http://j.mp/tilifb (Facebook Event)
http://j.mp/tilirls (Media Release)
http://twitter.com/BrianFeldman (@BrianFeldman on Twitter)
http://twitter.com/JMCOUSTEAU (@JMCousteau on Twitter)
When referencing on Twitter, please use hashtags #FreeTilly #Tilikum #SeaWorld

PUBLIC TRANSIT | PARKING | BIKING + WALKING:
LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority): From Central Station, take Link 17 to US 441 (OBT) @ Country Club Dr. Walk east on Country Club Dr, first left is Edgewater Court (not brick-paved). SeaHouse® Orlando is the fifth house on the left. | Driveway parking is $12.00. Free street parking is available along Edgewater Court and side streets. | Biking and walking are both good for you and pleasant modes of transportation on a Saturday, and anytime! If riding, please wear a helmet and flashing light (and reflective strip if you have one)! And don’t forget your bike lock!

PHOTO: Tisse Mallon / DESIGN: Get Feldman!

BRIAN FELDMAN PROJECTS is Central Florida’s premiere presenter of experimental time-based art since 2003. Dinners on stage with real life families, leaping off ladders for 24 hours, group tours in Google translated Swedish through IKEA®, empathy - this is what we do. Upcoming projects include Happiness Hurts (1 Apr 2010) and 67 Books (11-17 Apr 2010).