…Or is it the prayer flag flying, or the peace flag flying? Anyway you look at it the project is happening. As the piece, abOUT Damn Spot , evolves more exciting things come to mind and what I love so much about ART is the randomness of its nature. For instance, a conversation with others can shift, solidify, or transform a project as it comes to completion — often the mistake of a paint splash can take a painting in an entirely different direction! As we roll into week 2 this kind of shifting has happened.
Last week the take away was about the police training here and in different countries. We also had some first hand experience with visuals of mental health episodes which revealed the umbrella of Homelessness is a mixed bag of tricks.
Over the week I watched a Netflix series called Burden of Truth which was worth the watch and connected to traumas and tragedies that are housed in Strathcona Park, previously Crab Park and Oppenhiemer Park. This show takes place in Winnipeg revealed through a journey of legal action weaving through the layers of social complexities and racism . I encourage you to take a look.
This week also enlightened us with a few take aways. One of those being the role of the Parks Board. While stitching what got tossed out was what that role should be? How did the expected role of park stewardship relate to an encampment (spot) on the land? Isn’t the Park’s Board’s role to be stewardship to protect the park? What role did they play in getting the 120 young people volunteering to pick up dirt and feces around the park? Should the Vancouver Park Board be sued for failing to do their job in protecting the land? These are some of the questions that came up along with should Strathcona property owners pay their taxes?
Food for thought don’t you agree? Here are a few shots!!
The fence of peace triangles and circles grow… (a ways to go to match the tents in the park). One of the best moments today was when a friend came by and made the connection between the needles used for the stitching and how it was a contrast to the types of needles used in the park. Yeah!! random moments in are appreciation!
He got it. (so many layers to this work)