Homage to Robert F. Kennedy

Welcome To The Digital Timeline

The following project you are about to explore, will walk you through the creation, installation, maintenance, and alteration of the revered large three-story abstract mural in the National Art Centre (NAC). This timeline showcases the fascinating life of the painting “Homage to Robert F. Kennedy”, by Canadian Artist William Ronald. This piece was created specifically for the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and has been a staple in the building since the days the doors opened in 1969. Using a combination of web, documentary video, and augmented reality, this digital narrative highlights key aspects of the famous Canadian painting and its creator, William Ronald, through a captivating and multi-platform timeline.

What is it?

This Canadian art work is has a rich history, which made for an interesting narrative to compile and present using the various mediums. After looking through the documents preserved in the NAC Archives, our team discovered that the inspiration behind the painting itself was unknown, but the work’s life, from its conception to the unveiling and all the way to the cleaning/alterations, was completely laid out in a series of diverse documents. We decided to present the narrative using three different platforms to fully encapsulate all the available information of the piece.

What is There to Explore?

You will have the opportunity to navigate this digital timeline by using the following three mediums:

Video Documentaries: Each section of the timeline is divided into short, informational and engaging video clips. This medium will introduce each new timeline event as you scroll through the project.
Poster: Each video is then followed by the corresponding, vibrant and cleanly laid out visual representation of the section of the timeline. The component highlights the major details from each video.
Interactive Augmented Reality: Each section of the poster will have AR elements implemented into the design that can be accessed using Adobe Aero and your iPad or mobile device. The logo for Adobe Aero will appear over the posted to notify you when this feature is available.

Example of the AR on Poster:

Part 1 of The Timeline

This is an introduction to the life of “Homage to Robert F.Kennedy”, a mural created by the famous Canadian painter, William Ronald, in 1969.

Using the Adobe Aero App, point your device camera at the Early Career Icon on the poster to find out more details of this section using AR.

Part 2 of The Timeline

This second part explains the commissioning and preparation that William Ronald needed in order to install the mural at the NAC.

Using the Adobe Aero App, point your device camera at the NAC Commissioning Icon on the poster to find out more details of this section using AR.

Part 3 of The Timeline

This third part explains the completion and inspiration of William Ronald’s piece.

Using the Adobe Aero App, point your device camera at the Completion of the Piece Icon on the poster to find out more details of this section using AR.

Part 4 of The Timeline

This fourth part explains the mural’s life at the NAC and the major restoration it went through in 1997.

Using the Adobe Aero App, point your device camera at the Life In The NAC Icon on the poster to find out more details of this section using AR.

Part 5 of The Timeline

This fifth part explains the alteration of the mural to better fit the needs of the NAC’s restaurant.

Using the Adobe Aero App, point your device camera at the Alteration Icon on the poster to find out more details of this section using AR.

Part 6 of The Timeline

This last part explains all future plans that the NAC may have for this mural.

Using the Adobe Aero App, point your device camera at the Continuing Importance Icon on the poster to find out more details of this section using AR.

Thank You For Taking the Time To Scroll Through

Thank you for taking the time to explore this digital timeline of the art work Homage to Robert F. Kennedy by William Ronald.

MPAD 2002 NAC EXHIBITION FINAL PROJECT

This digital timeline was a group effort created by Laura Hassan Mahmoud, Elissa Perocchio, Lea Bitzanis, Art Kaplan-Myth

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