(continued from pg. 25) donating the series of murals solely out of his love for his home state. He has found this new venture in his art practice to be extremely fulfilling and a meaningful way that he can give back to others. “I just realize the value of public art. As an artist, I’ve been searching for a way to feed my soul. You want to do something for the good of mankind. But…I’m an artist, not a doctor.” The next time you find yourself traveling the Mother Road, be sure to stop off and check out one or all of Sinnett’s murals. You never know…you may even catch him at work, enhancing the Oklahoma skyline. To find out more about Rick Sinnett’s Route 66 Mural Project, visit mothcollection.com. n Rick Sinnett at work on his This Land mural, which is located on the wall of the Rocktown Climbing Gym in downtown Oklahoma City. The wall measures 120 feet wide by 100 feet tall, proving to be the largest canvas Sinnett has ever painted. Photo by Shannon Cornman for Oklahoma Gazette.
would eventually become them taking interest in the mural to taking ownership of it. It belongs to the people. Public art is my mission.” Sinnett’s mural project has also opened new doors for arts education and school collaborations. He has made efforts to utilize the murals and design process as a teaching
tool for young people. “One of the best things I love about this is wherever I go paint a mural, I reach out to the local school. I see a connection between the artwork and what they are learning in school. I see science, math and of course creativity. Creativity is the foundation.”
Molly O’Connor is a multidisciplinary artist from Oklahoma City. She also serves as the Cultural Development Director for the Oklahoma Arts Council. She can be contacted at moconnor1122@ yahoo.com.
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