The murals that line our school walls have always been an eye catching sight for students at Saucon, do you ever wonder who made them and what their stories are? One of our murals you may recognize is featured above, depicting different movies with film lining the top & bottom. Students Seth Farkas, Abigail McCormick and Ayla worked together on this mural each painting their own movie posters. Typically, seniors are the only class able to paint a mural but Farkas, a sophomore at the time, joined Ayla and Abi on the project. I had the opportunity to sit down with now senior Seth Farkas and ask him questions about his work on the mural;

Q: “Were you nervous about taking on such a big project?”

A: “Definitely because I was a sophomore at the time completing a project that only seniors did. I was also nervous working on such a big project that was a permanent feature in the school.”

Q: “What’s your favorite part of the mural?”

A: “The middle square with the paintings of all of us in different styles. I also really enjoy the nightmare before Christmas poster I did, and Abi’s mulan poster.”

Q:“Were there any complications when painting the mural?”

A: “Abi and Ayla had a bit of a time issue, not completing the posters fast enough. Which is why Gordon asked me to help.”

Q: “How do you feel about the finished product?”

A: “I love it honestly. You can see the difference in all of our styles, and each poster is so different but fit so well together.”

Q: “What’s something you want others to take away from your art as they pass by & see it everyday?”

A: “That there is media out there for everyone to love and bring us together. All the movies chosen are very different, but hopefully there’s something for everyone.”

Q: “What’s some advice you’d give to lower class man wanting to paint a mural one day as a senior?”

A: “Make it something fun that you know you enjoy, but something you know that people walking by will also love. You have a chance to make a permanent mark on this school so make that chance really count.”

This enlightening conversation with Seth shows that murals at saucon are more than just a decorative addition to our school, they’re also lasting pieces of students’ creative expression. They turn our ordinary hallways into meaningful works of art. Seth, Abi, and Ayla’s work shows that art has the power to reflect individuality while bringing people together, just like the films they all chose to portray. The walls of Saucon tell students the stories of those who came before them. As more students seize the opportunity to paint in the future, our walls will continue to tell stories for years to come.