Eastvan Cross

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One of my first designs was a fun project that allowed me to put my 3D modelling skills into practice. I hope you enjoy it! Check out my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vancity.exe/. From Wikipedia, I learned that "The East Van Cross" is a symbol formed by the words East written vertically and Van written horizontally in capital letters, intersecting at the shared letter A to form the shape of a cross. Van is short for Vancouver, and the reference is to the city's Eastern half, traditionally less wealthy and harder-edged. The East Van Cross was originally created by graffiti artists to express the "marginality and defiance" of East Vancouver. Starting in the 21st century, the symbol has been adopted as a city icon, most visibly expressed in the form of Monument for East Vancouver by artist Ken Lum, erected in 2010. It's now possible to purchase clothing and jewelry bearing the East Van Cross motif.