Council considers relocating East Van Cross [Video]

The iconic East Van Cross could be getting a new home, as Vancouver councillors are set to discuss moving the artwork to a more accessible location.

A motion put forward by Coun. Mike Klassen proposes moving the light-up sign from the busy intersection it stands at to a dedicated space where people can better “experience, photograph and engage with the artwork.”

The Monument to East Vancouver, as the 57-foot sculpture is officially called, was installed at the intersection of Clark Drive and East 6th Avenue in January 2010 ahead of the Olympics.

In the near-decade-and-a-half since, Ken Lum’s work “has become Vancouver’s most iconic public artwork, symbolizing the city’s pride, resilience, and the rich cultural history of East Vancouver,” the motion reads.

“The East Van cross symbol dates back to the 1940s and is rooted in graffiti culture. The symbol reflects themes of marginality, defiance, and hope for East Vancouver, …