| Project and Artwork Description: The untitled mural was originally created in 1995 by First Nations artist Eugene Demas. Painted directly onto a rough interior concrete wall the mural was a focal point of hope while a drug den, known as The Fortress, was transformed into a refuge for prostitutes. When the house was demolished in 2002, the impact of the mural inspired community efforts to extract the mural in its concrete structural form. After some structural dilemmas, the mural was successfully rescued and remains a symbol of dignity in our community.
Sponsoring Partners: Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation, The Places
Community Partners: Camsteel Fabricators (Alberta) Ltd., Gracom Masonry, Skil-tech Construction, Accu-tech Construction Services Ltd., Cohos Evamy Architects, Kate Quinn- Director of Prostitution Action and Awareness Foundation of Edmonton, Clients and staff of Kindred House and Crossroads Duplex
The Places Founding and Ongoing Partners: Edmonton Journal, The City of Edmonton, Downtown Business Association, The Edmonton Business Council for Visual Arts
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