View of:
a former fly ash dump
from the Langerbrugge
Power Station
in progress
LANGERBRUGGE (BE) - 'Position 3' - View of a former fly ash dump that belonged to the Langerbrugge Power Station. This intervention is part of the proposal entitled 'Mission Dhuicque'. This triptch consists of three interconnected interventions, that serve as a basis for a discussion about the preservation and future of this heritage. This artwork also reflects on the ecological consequences of our actions.
'POSITION 3' - In order to visualize the environmental impact of a coal-fired power station this part of the triptych intents to reveal the basin of the former fly ash dump. From the direction of the municipality Evergem, this landfill is located on the right side of the former Electricity Plant. Located behind Ten Boekel Castle. Several residents have indicated this spot in the landscape.
Fly ash is ashes that go along with the flue gases during the combustion of coal. Fly ash causes air pollution and must therefore be captured. With pipes and water it was transported to this landfill. In the past, the ash was transported to this landfill using pipes and water. When the fly ash landfill closed, trees were sown. Today, we would call this site historically polluted. Because of the green trees in the summer, the site is almost invisible today.
In January, the trees are bare, and it should be possible to see the former basin. At night, when this landscape is shrouded in darkness, I want to illuminate it with a helicopter searchlight. North Sea Port has a helicopter, and the municipality of Evergem could make this possible through permitting.
This unique experience will last no more than 15 minutes. The helicopter will approach from the direction of the former power plant to confirm the connection to the landfill. Spectators can take a seat in the field along Jacques Paryslaan or at another good viewing location. The helicopter's searchlight will be visible from miles around. Its sound will provide an ominous prelude to this exploratory experiment.
Then, 'Proposition 3' forms the right wing of the proposed landscape triptych. The design of our culture is a shared responsibility. That's why I'd like to explore the cultural landscape offered here, together with residents, businesses, and the municipality.
'Mission Dhuicque' was developed during a Konnektor residency in the summer of 2020. The heritage of the Langerbrugge power station demands our attention today. Will you help preserve it and give it a future? Feel free to contact us.
Kind regards, Edwin Stolk
[Idea sketch titled: Position 1 - View of Kronos Europe NV]
[Idea sketch titled: Position 2 - View of the Langerbrugge Power Station at Sunset/View of the Langerbrugge Power Station at Sunrise, 2021]
[Idea sketch titled: Position 3 - View of the former fly ash dumb from the Langerbrugge Power Station]
During my research in 2020 I have been in contact with representatives of the municipality of Evergem, Het agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed, de Vlaamse Vereniging voor Industriële Archeologie, de provincie Oost Vlaanderen, Comeet and the Projectgroep Gentse Kanaalzone. I was reading a thesis about the architect Eugène Dhuicque written by Roos Pauwels at the University of Ghent and studied many (governmental) reports about this area and the companies active in this area. I spoke with the founder and conservator of the former Museum Energeia, with former workers of the power plant and people who are born and raised with the view of this power station. It was special to meet with supporters and opponents of this heritage.
Thank you for your confidence.
Slide 1 An overview of the three positions of 'Mission Dhuicque'
Slide 2 Sowing trees on the former fly ash dump
Slide 2 Saplings growing on the former fly ash dump
Slide 3 Sketch of proposal Position 3The artistic concept 'Mission Dhuicque' was developed during a Gouvernement/Konnektor residency. To be able to realize 'Position 3 - View of a former fly ash dump from the Langerbrugge Power Station' I am looking for new partners: (your company, organization, name here?)
'Mission Dhuicque' in the press: HLN het laatste nieuws, AVS, HLN het laatste nieuws, Hullabaloo, ETWIE, BK Informatie
'Mission Dhuicque' follows the concept of #theorganisation
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