Orwell Hotel Mural 'Through the Raven's Eye'

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Orwell Hotel Mural 'Through the Raven's Eye'
Orwell Hotel Mural 'Through the Raven's Eye'

The Vancouver Native Housing Society celebrated the completion of the Orwell Hotel Mural Project, a 7,600 sq ft mural, which is the largest in Western Canada. The official naming and ceremonial blessing of this remarkable public art project was held in the back alleyway of the Orwell Hotel at 456 E. Hastings.

“Named ‘Through the Raven’s Eye,’ this 120 ft wide by 79 ft tall Aboriginal mural has already captured the hearts and minds of the Downtown Eastside community,” said David Eddy, Executive Director of the Vancouver Native Housing Society (VHNS). VNHS manages the provincially-owned Orwell Hotel, providing supportive housing to people at risk of homelessness. “You wouldn’t believe how many folks have stopped by to talk about this new landmark on East Hastings Street.”

“The Province is committed to improving the quality of life in the Downtown Eastside and this is a visible sign of that progress,” said Colin Hansen, Minister of Finance. “This mural represents a bold and positive statement about the renaissance and revitalization that is underway in this community.”

Richard Tetrault and Jerry Whitehead, co-artistic directors of the project, worked with a talented team of urban Aboriginal artists in a collaborative design process that began with a community brainstorming session with the Vancouver Native Health Society, the Carnegie Community Centre, Broadway Youth Resources Centre, the Vancouver Foundation and others from the DTES.

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Taken on: August 17, 2010
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