Flipbooks

Description: FlipBooks by Seattle artist Jennifer Dixon greets bicyclists and pedestrians as they pedal or walk on the recently opened Interurban Trail. Developed in conjunction with the bike path, Dixon created a series of five “flip books” that animate a progression of colorful photographic/digital images that celebrates the journey that one takes while on the trail. Featuring storylines such as a blossoming tree, a fish swimming in a river or a deer sprouting flowers from its antlers, each book offers trail users a whimsical look at some of the natural wonders seen and experienced throughout the Northwest.

Artist Statement: I was inspired by a photograph in the collection at the Shoreline Historical Museum depicting a series of Burma Shave-style advertising signs along the original Interurban. I wanted to create a larger-than-life flipbook-style animation that would provide a continuous experience for users of the trail. The artwork whimsically invites users of the trail to experience a sense of movement and play along the public right-of-way.

Watch: Seattle Channel Profile of Artist Jen Dixon (2008)
 
Location: Interurban Trail between North 110th Street and Fremont Avenue North & North 128th Street and Linden Avenue North, Seattle WA  98133