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Paddy Leonard, 8 Jul
Pictured at the mural are: Amelia Earhart Legacy Association committee
members Caroline McGowan, Elaine Duffy and Eilish Quigley, .Donal
O'Doherty, Peaball Collective, Catherine O'Mullan, Director of
Curriculum and Academic Standards at NWRC, Conor McGurgan, Marketing
and PR manager NWRC, Erin Hutcheon, Senior Marketing and PR Officer
NWRC, Gillian Moss, Head of Client Services at NWRC, NWRC, and Amelia
Earhart Legacy Association committee members Maureen McGhee, Nicole
McElhinney and Sinead Hawkins.
A spectacular mural celebrating the work of the world’s most famous
female aviator, has been completed on the wall of North West Regional
College’s Foyle Building (NWRC).
Created by North Carolina street artist Jeks, in association with
Street Art Collective Peaball, the mural is so tall it can clearly be
seen from the Peace Bridge.
It features three separate images of aviatrix Amelia Earhart along with
a red iconic plane.
This week the mural has been visited by thousands of people who watched
over four days as the piece was created as part of the Get Up Street
Art festival which saw a number of new murals created in Derry during
the Foyle Maritime Festival.
Eilish Quigley from the Amelia Earhart Legacy Association committee
said the finished mural marks a new horizon being reached.
She added: “The mural is keeping the story of Amelia Earhart’s historic
landing in Derry 92 years ago alive and strengthens our connections
with Amelia's family and friends in her hometown, Atchison, Kansas.
“Her story continues to be a beautiful legacy and inspiration for
future generations.
“To quote Amelia : ‘I don’t see borders I only see horizons and
freedom.’”
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Dr. Catherine O’Mullan, Director of Curriculum and Academic Standards
at NWRC said: “This spectacular image which now adorns the wall of our
Foyle Building displays a powerful message. Amelia Earhart was a woman
gifted not only with genius but also qualities such as determination,
bravery and self-belief, virtues that we at NWRC strive to instil in
all our students.
“A pioneer of aviation we are proud as a college to be associated with
one of the greatest role models of the 20th century and inspire future
generations with her remarkable story.
“I would encourage local people and visitors to come to the college to
see the mural for themselves.”
Donal O’Doherty from the Peaball Street Art Collective who masterminded
the Get Up Street Art festival said: “The Amelia Earhart mural is part
of a collection of works created as part of the Get Up Street Art
Festival.
“It was created by World class artist Jeks and the fact that we brought
Jeks across the Atlantic to create this masterpiece adds an extra
dimension to the story. We are delighted with the finished product and
hope it’s enjoyed by everyone who sees it.”
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Pictured at the mural are: Amelia Earhart Legacy Association committee
member Elaine Duffy, Catherine O'Mullan, Director of Curriculum and
Academic Standards at NWRC, Gillian Moss, Head of Client Services at
NWRC, Donal O'Doherty, Peaball Collective. (Photos: Martin McKeown)
Amelia Earhart’s association with the North West began in 1932 during
her successful attempt to become the first female aviator to fly solo
across the Atlantic Ocean. On May 21, 1932 Amelia Earhart landed in
Gallagher’s field in Ballyarnett.
Despite staying only a day, almost 100 years later Amelia’s story is
still remembered across the city, and her image is now immortalised on
the estate of the city’s Further and Higher Education college.