Mural with augmented reality exhibited along Mifflinburg Rail Trail
While jogging, walking, or riding their bikes along Mifflinburg’s Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, trail users may now enjoy an interactive mural.
On Monday evening, the painting was revealed by a group of individuals and organisations including Mifflinburg Community Parks Action Projects (MiffCPAP), Independence Design Group, Rusty Rail Brewing Company, borough authorities, the Philanthropy Club of Mifflinburg Area High School, and artist Emily Gaugler. At 104 N. Eighth St., on land owned by Rusty Rail, one may find the mural beside the path near Pelican’s SnoBalls.
Middle school art teacher Gaugler from the Lewisburg Area School District claimed that her true objective was to make something that would be impactful and have a good message even if people did not look at augmented reality.
Furthermore, she wanted to repay the community that had been so supportive of her throughout her life, especially during her time in high school.
The inscription that appears on the mural reads: “Let’s root for each other & watch each other grow.” Viewers may bring the painting to life by scanning a QR code with their phones, then standing a few feet away while pointing the phones towards the mural’s centre. Ribbons of orange and pink appear, flowers blossom, clouds roll in and out, and a butterfly flutters into view.
According to Gaugler, the mural is an integral aspect of her Master of Fine Arts and Communication Design thesis at Kutztown University. She presented her thesis on the topic of hybrid digital/analog design last summer.
They may make an impact and leave a lasting impression on viewers when the crew collaborates, according to Gaugler.
According to Gaugler, the ideas of nostalgia, community, and family served as her inspiration. via her connections, she was able to bring in Rusty Rail and other associates via MiffCPAP.
For more than 30 days, she toiled alongside her mom, husband, and kids. Early July saw the mural’s completion.
It is the inaugural mural by Gaugler. She said that she had collaborated with children on smaller murals before, but none on this scale.
According to MiffCPAP President Karen Musser, the mural and tagline are in perfect harmony with the organisation’s mission to improve Mifflinburg’s quality of life via increasing access to parks and other recreational options through community outreach and collaboration.
It was love at first sight, according to Musser, when she saw the tagline. She couldn’t help but wonder: what on earth are they up to in Mifflinburg and here? The obvious response was that they are aiming to expand their recreational offerings and park infrastructure. Achieving it, she added, would need a coordinated group effort.
Rusty Rail has supplied the funds for the mural. On the easement property next to the rail path, there is a bench and signage that were paid for with $1,000 by the Philanthropy Club. The area around the bench and sign will be maintained by the brought.
The bench and sign were designed and manufactured by Gaugler in collaboration with Phil Erdley of Mifflinburg’s Independence Design Group. This augmented reality was created using the Hoverlay AR platform.
