South
Vancouver Neighbourhood House Beautiful Banners
Sponsored by the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House and Victoria Drive Business
Association, a banner project was developed in 1999 for south Victoria Drive
to provide a stronger neighbourhood look and feel to this local commercial
area. Along with fellow artist in residence, Yvonne Clements, I led workshops
with a wide range of community groups, including children youth and seniors,
to develop designs for individual banners. The banners featured recognizable
images of home and family from various cultures. Using an appliqué technique,
the banners were sewn in bold shapes and bright colours. They were hung in
pairs along both sides of Victoria between 39th and 49th Avenues, providing
decorative highlights against the backdrop of local businesses and shops.
