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Fil-Am artist's mural featured at Long Beach Int'l Airport

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Albert Bataclan | TFC News Long Beach

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q9PD1r0ZxOo?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>Art can be found everywhere, even in some of the most unexpected places – and a Filipino-made giant mural at the Long Beach International Airport in Southern California – is a testament to this.The 60 feet by 30 feet art piece titled &quot;A Flight to History” is the work of Palm Springs-based Filipino-American artist Marconi Calindas Cafege.His mural is now on display on the façade of one of the Airport’s parking structures – a first for the airport, as it celebrates its centennial anniversary.And speaking of firsts, it was also the first time the artist had a chance to see his giant mural in person.&quot;I&#x27;m really overwhelmed,&quot; said Calindas-Cafege. &quot;I am just amazed, knowing that I represent Filipinos all around the world, and of course, here in the U.S.&quot;The mural showcases the iconic features of the city of Long Beach – from its deep-rooted history in aviation – to the continuing maritime leadership, diverse art and culture – all the way to old Hollywood.All these led to Calindas-Cafege’s work to best close to 100 other entries, and become the winner.The undertaking is part of the city’s investment in public art – as well as on its artists.&quot;For Long Beach airport, this is obviously the biggest and most significant thing we’ve done to date, this piece right here,&quot; said Dale Worsham, the airport&#x27;s commercial development officer.Long Beach locals Cynthia Jackson and Rose Buckner said having the mural created by a Fil-Am artist is a way to honor their heritage and the city that they love.&quot;I think the Filipino touch is the happiness that’s in it,&quot; said Jackson. &quot;The colors, how he blends everything together, that&#x27;s what we&#x27;re about.”

'A Flight to History” is the work of Palm Springs-based Filipino-American artist Marconi Calindas Cafege.