Luna Park Historical Timeline Mural
The Painting Team: Matilda Atkin, Caddie Baker, Mahlia Baseley, Alexander Brunner, Ava Colhoun, Lara Collins, Mandisa Considine, Jessica Davies, Romy De La Torre, Natalia Dudziak, Amalie Gomez, Evan Jones, Zara Keisler, Finn Krausmann, Elly Lin, Steven Millar, Noah Munday, Jacquelyn O’Ryan, Eyla Pineiro Kennett, Mariska Slapetova, Zed Smith, Tully Supple, Amber Williams, Sophie Wright, Claire Zhang
Teachers: Kim Kofod, Michele Edinger, Amelia Sinclair, Sadie Whelan
A vibrant tribute to the park's journey from the 1930s to the future, the painting team reflects on collective experiences through historic archives of photographs, artworks, and memorabilia, creating a journey through the past, present, and envisioning the future.
Each panel captures a distinct era, reflecting the collective experiences through historic archives, photographs, artworks, and memorabilia. The mural begins with the golden era of the 1930s-40s, showcasing the park's playful charm and social frivolity through scenes of couples and friends enjoying rides like the Big Dipper and River Caves. Painted in tonal greys, yellows, and blacks, it echoes vintage posters and celebrates youthful adventure.
The subsequent panels continue this journey, highlighting the park's evolution through the decades. The 1950s-60s panel evokes the heat and theatrical energy of Coney Island's Mirror Maze and whimsical performances, while the 1970s-80s panel reimagines the park's vibrant era, marked by artistic advocacy following the Ghost train fire. The 1990s-2000s panel explores Luna Park's revival, symbolized by the reimagined entry face and playful scenes of renewal. The final panels envision the park's future, blending historical significance with contemporary charm and futuristic experiences envisioned by students. Together, these panels create a dreamlike vision of Luna Park's enduring magic and its place in public memory.
