The Artifact Artist: Documentary on NYC Urban Archaeologist Scott Jordan
A documentary titled 'The Artifact Artist' profiles Scott Jordan, a self-described urban archaeologist who has spent 50 years digging in New York City parks, landfills, and hidden sites. Jordan, who moved from Connecticut to New York as a child, maintains his sanity by visiting large city parks weekly. He has unearthed hundreds of historical objects, some dating to the American Revolutionary War. Jordan uses these artifacts to create sculptures and installations. The film's trailer is available online.
Key facts
- Scott Jordan is an urban archaeologist in New York City.
- He has been digging for 50 years.
- He finds objects from decades and centuries ago.
- Some artifacts date to the American Revolutionary War.
- He creates sculptures and installations from found objects.
- The documentary is titled 'The Artifact Artist'.
- Jordan moved from Connecticut to New York as a child.
- He visits parks weekly to maintain his sanity.
Entities
Artists
- Scott Jordan
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- New York City
- Connecticut