Dayton’s incredible artist Tiffany Clark has done it again. Another incredible work of art and in her own words she tells us about this project:
“The Incredible History of Dayton Firefighters Union 136” is now complete. It is located on Buckeye with the timeline starting near Main Street and Ending on Warren (Brown Street).
The idea has taken almost two years to come to fruition. The theme was a collective idea between firefighter/medics and the artist. It is their history.. our history.. reimagined in the style of the Golden Era of Comics.
Most of these heroes are a part of someone’s worst day.. when we’re hurt, scared, and in need they are there to help. They are a part of our history and our memories. But they wanted to be a part of a beautiful memory for this city .. experienced through paint. They want you to see they’re just big kids, with big hearts that wanna make a difference everyday. Here are finished images in the correct timeline, but it’s always a wonderful experience to see public art in person and to scale.
On Thanksgiving we will be launching a website to sell prints of the panels and a comic poster version. Part of the funds will be going to the FF Union 136. They always do so much to give back to this city. 2020 has been especially rough on them for many reasons.. medics during a pandemic, lower funds, and loss of two firefighters this year. So be on the look out for that opportunity to give back and put a piece of Dayton history in your home or as a gift.
Thank you to Station11 for hosting me and being so kind. Thank you to Jimmy and Boomer for being my buddies and muses. Thank you Bryan Stewart for getting this going.. there’s a Dalmatian for you. 😉 Thank you to all of the volunteers who were able to add time, talent, and paint: Atalie Gagnet, Leslea Hipp, Sheena Whittemore, Amy Kollar Anderson, Tabitha Peters-Guidone, Laura Ess, Margie Harrell, Sophia Carey, Sarah Richard, Jordyn Grant, Lillian Herbert, and Jordan Freshour(for rolling out those first panels and for photos).”
