City of Vancouver unveils 17-metre-high art installation
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The City of Vancouver has unveiled a new 17-metre-high art installation in Hastings Park’s Empire Field, which its creators say is built to reflect the park’s historic structures.
Designed by Seattle-based artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo, the installation called Home+Away draws inspiration from the old Empire Stadium stands, a 1950s ski run, and Playland’s famous wooden roller coaster.
“It’s wonderful to see this piece realized within the context of such a well-used public space,” Han said in a news release.
According to the city, the installation is interactive. It features 16 rows of seating designed to resemble stadium bleachers, accommodating up to 49 people. Visitors can climb to the top and enjoy views of Hastings Park and the East Vancouver neighbourhood.
The new piece is part of Vancouver’s Public Art program, which features over 300 works of art throughout the city.
CBC’s Ethan Cairns attended the unveiling ceremony and captured images of the towering structure and visitors ascending its stairs.
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