Marsha Rollinger
Seattle-based artist Marsha Rollinger is renowned for her ability to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary works of art. Commissioned to create a mural for Gables Queen Anne, she drew inspiration from the unique history and architecture of the Queen Anne neighborhood.
The mural reflects the architectural heritage of the area, incorporating shapes and details inspired by the historic buildings that define the neighborhood's distinctive style.
Artist Inspiration
Marsha Rollinger drew inspiration for her mural from the architectural heritage of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, which was named after the distinctive style of homes built there. By translating architectural details from iconic neighborhood buildings and structures into geometric shapes, Marsha created three unique "kaleidoscope" graphics that form the final mural. Her mural not only tells the story of Queen Anne’s rich architectural history but also aims to captivate the community with its visually striking patterns.
The "Kaleidoscope Design #1" incorporates geometric shapes inspired by Queen Anne neighborhood architecture. Key elements include:
Diamond detail from local homes.
Kinnear House turret shape from the 1885 building.
Crenellations from the Queen Anne water tower.
Wilcox Walls arches from West Queen Anne.
Concentric circles for visual consistency with the artist’s Hanafuda designs.
The "Kaleidoscope Design #2" is composed of architectural elements from Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. The design includes:
Finial Shape – Inspired by the roof finial of the Harry Whitney Treat House.
Leaded Glass Window – A shape based on the decorative leaded glass windows of the same house.
Historic Lamp Posts – The decorative tassel pieces found on the West Queen Anne Wilcox Walls lampposts inspired additional shapes.
Concentric Circles – More concentric and circular designs were added for consistency with the artist’s Hanafuda-inspired work and the other kaleidoscope designs.
The "Kaleidoscope Design #3" is composed of architectural elements from Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. The design includes:
Finial Shape – Inspired by the roof finial of the Harry Whitney Treat House.
Leaded Glass Window – A shape based on the decorative leaded glass windows of the same house.
Historic Lamp Posts – The decorative tassel pieces found on the West Queen Anne Wilcox Walls lampposts inspired additional shapes.
Concentric Circles – More concentric and circular designs were added for consistency with the artist’s Hanafuda-inspired work and the other kaleidoscope designs.
These elements blend to create a visually cohesive mural, celebrating the neighborhood’s distinctive architectural features.