Artwork Details

Discovery Project

Artist

Celine Rich, Caroline Moore

Year

1995

Neighbourhood

Killarney

Location

Street Poles

Description

During the Discovery Project, artist Celine Rich and community activist Caroline Moore envisioned processes through which community members could create landmarks celebrating the unique cultural make-up and history of southeast Vancouver. One component of this project (which also included painted bus shelters and sidewalk inlays by Everett Crowley Park), was a process during which high school students interviewed seniors about their memories and experiences in the neighbourhood. Further historical research was compiled and a book "Collected Memories: a guide to Community Markers of Southeast Vancouver" filled with anecdotes and historical memorabilia was published. 138 stainless steel plaques were then engraved with excerpts from the text and attached to street poles throughout the area.

Medium/discipline of Project

Multidisciplinary

Park Board Funding Program

Neighbourhood Matching Fund

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