Filling a swimming pool with 100,000 liters of homemade soda, artist Mike Bouchet appears to be providing an interesting perspective on addiction and consumerism.
Having begun creating his homemade cola drink in 2004, by July 4th, 2010, Mike Bouchet managed to fill an entire pool with his sugar-infused drink. One can only imagine the sugar high that a person would experience after swimming in these sugary waters.
Soda Swimming Pools
Artist Mike Bouchet Makes a Statement with His Cola-Filled Pool
Trend Themes
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