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 is part of the proposal entitled 'Mission Dhuicque'. A triptch in the landscape that was developed during a residency at konnektor in the summer of 2020. This proposal consists of three interconnected art statements that serve as a basis for a discussion about the preservation and future of the Langerbrugge Power Station. The first and third parts of this triptych also reflect on the ecological consequences of our actions.
'Position 2 - View of the Langerbrugge Power Station' was realized as part of the side program of the Ghent Light Festival 10 - 14 November 2021.
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'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 of the Langerbrugge Power Station. 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. 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.
Several residents have indicated this spot in the landscape. The trees that are planted made it in the summer of 2020 completely escape my attention. In January, I imagined, the trees are bare and should give us the possibility to observe the elevation in the landscape. When this scenic relief is shrouded in the darkness of the night, I imagine the experience that will arise when the boundaries of this former basin are illuminated with the searchlight of a helicopter. In my imagination we collaborate here with the North Sea Port company and the municipality of Evergem.
This moment of opportunity lasts no more than 15 minutes. The helicopter will fly in from the direction of the former Langerbrugge Power Station to confirm its connection. The public can gather in the fields along the Jacques Paryslaan or at another suitable location. The helicopter's searchlight can be observed from far away. The sound of this machine will make an ominous announcement that some research experiment is going on here.
'Position 3' is the right panel of the intended landscape triptych. Shaping our culture is a shared responsibility. That is why I would like to examine the cultural landscape here collaboratively.
The heritage of the Langerbrugge power station requires our attention. Will you help to celebrate this heritage and raise awareness about its importance and preservation with 'Mission Dhuicque'? I would love to collaborate. Please feel free to contact me.
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 3Gouvernement made this proposal 'Mission Dhuicque' possible during Konnektor and 'Position 3 - View of a former fly ash dump from the Langerbrugge Power Station' will be further elaborated with the following 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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