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Fire with Fire (2010) [Inspiration]

Fire with Fire is the latest installation by Isabelle Hayeur, a Montreal-based artist working in the fields related to landscape design and architecture. The installation is located at the Downtown Eastside, the oldest neighbourhood in Vancouver in attempt to recall troubled period of Vancouver’s history reminding also of lives lost by the years of homeless, drug use, street prostitution and violence in this area.

This historic area is infamous for being plagued by social problems due to poverty. Before falling prey to serious urban decay, it has known brighter days, and was even the city’s business hub until the 1980s. Derelict for over twenty years, in more recent ones, it has started to be sought after again. The Downtown Eastside is undergoing a major mutation —witness the newly renovated buildings and the constructions sites that now dot the area. read more..

Fire with Fire has been commissioned by The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.
Curator : Marlene Madison.

Video projection of 15 minutes playing in continuous loop.
3 Blu-ray players, 3 video projectors.

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Posted on: 08/02/2010

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  • arcademodern

    When you know it isn't dangerous the flames look almost cheery; walking past it without warning would be a shock. Were explanations of the installation given to the public and emergency services? The arrival of a fire engine suggests otherwise. Nevertheless, we'd welcome similar projects here in London.

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    Very nice images. :)

  • E d

    totally weenie