HISTORY OF FLIGHT MURAL PROJECT
Sponsored by Friends of Magnuson Park
Installed on Building 41 in 2021
ARTIST AND PROJECT DIRECTOR
Sandy Bricel Miller
PARTNERS
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, 4 Culture, Seattle Landmarks Board, Seattle Parks Department, Solid Ground and Mercy Magnuson Place, Seattle Conservation Corps, Local Youth and Park Residents, Adult and Teen Volunteers
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For a walking tour of the murals and further information about the aircraft in each panel, please download the Personal Guide created by Friends of Magnuson Park.
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The History of Flight Murals capture the rich history of aviation at Sand Point Magnuson from the period 1919 – 1970. I designed the murals based on extensive research of aircraft and in a bold graphic style based on the vibrant color palette of the “Collage Découpée” or “Cut Outs” of the famous French artist Henri Matisse. Drawings were enlarged on large primed MDO panels and then painted during the summer of 2021 with 30 local teens from both Magnuson Park residence and nearby neighborhoods. The series of murals were installed in chronological order over all of the windows on Building 41, a former naval gas station.
The murals serve as both a valuable teaching tool about the history of aviation at Magnuson Park, as well as a protection from vandalism for a former historical building. Teens involved in the project learned about the wide range of aircraft and the stories behind their significance. In addition, the project empowered students to feel part of their community by working on a collaborative public art project that enhances the visual environment of Magnuson Park.
This project would not have been possible without the generous help of many outstanding volunteers including: Mark Preuss, Dave Seaman, Diane Hofbeck, Hailey Orr, Niela Klinghoffer, and Gabri Wessel.
William Boeing and Eddie Hubbard
Aircraft from WWII and postwar era: Sentinel, Corsair, Harpoon and Martin Mariner
Panel H – Boeing Model C with stamp designs
Panel C – Students with Sandy Miller and WWII aircraft
PBY and WWII aircraft on east wall
Building 41 South Side panels – Blimp, Boxcar, Sikorsky, and Sentinel