Christopher, aka The Bishop Rustbelt Messiah, and his crew performed “The Rustbelt Mobile Cultural Exchange Center” from the trunk of his 1998 Cadillac Deville. It is a NASCAR/Pit stop/guerrilla style performance along 14th Street in NYC. Conducting a series of quick stops in open spaces, interacting with the public, and displaying the breathtaking and richly-designed altar dedicated to the wonders of the American Rust Belt. Here’s how it worked:

• Featured vehicle: Christopher’s 1998 Cadillac Deville. Supplies packed in spacious trunk

• Find open spot on 14th Street. Park. Crew jumps into action. Surround vehicle with orange safety cones

• Next, vehicle covered in bright fabric with project logo

• three- to four-minute turnaround

• Four-person pit crew with costumes + film crew. Orange vests

• Trunk open. Rustbelt altar on display with flower arrangement

• Make announcements to public. Good News from The American Rust Belt

• Time is up. Ring bell

• Break down

• Move to next spot

• Repeat

• Start at the Hudson River. Travel the entire length of 14th Street and back.