This week, staff writer Patrice Wilding talks with Al Pierce about his upcoming display at Steamtown National Historic Site titled "Glory Road: An Exhibit of Railroad-Themed Posters and Photo Illustrations."
Residence: Waverly Twp.
Family: Wife, two children and one grandchild
Professional background: Career in motion picture post production in New York City; he also is a freelance graphic artist and photographer.
Q: Tell us about some of the pieces you created for the exhibit.
A: The exhibit will display images and text in the form of graphic designs/posters of the American railroad. It will include illustrations that showcase the Golden Age of rail travel and will contain terminology that has long been associated with the industry. Illustrations of historic steam engines, passenger cars and railroad workers are included in this exhibit.
Q: Describe the meaning behind the title "Glory Road."
A: The expression "Glory Road" was a sentimental term for early American railroads and was often used by both railroad workers and passengers. This exhibit title was selected because of my fondness of the images and visual observations of America's railroads of the past and how they appear today.
Q: What was your inspiration?
A: I have always had an affection for the railroads. As a young child, my family would travel each summer from New York City to Ohio on the railroads, and some of my earliest childhood memories were of these trips. What also excited me about this theme was the beauty of its tarnished industrial appearance and how its effect on American history is remembered from the remaining artifacts in the rail yards, parks and museums.
Q: How did you partner with Steamtown National Historic Site?
A: I originally approached Mark Brennan of the Steamtown National Historic Site with some of my railroad poster designs for him to look at. It was during that meeting that he offered me an exhibition of my work at Steamtown in the Changing Exhibits Gallery.
If you go
What: "Glory Road: An Exhibit of Railroad-Themed Posters and Photo Illustrations"
When: On display Monday, June 3, through Saturday, July 6; artist meet-and-greet on Sunday, June 9, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Changing Exhibits Gallery, Steamtown National Historic Site
Details: Admission to the exhibit is included in the park's daily entrance fee. For more information, call 340-5200 during regular business hours or visit www.nps.gov/stea.
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