Monorial Yes! - Rise Above It All
Graphic print on paper, likely a lithograph or high-quality digital print, professionally matted and framed • Likely by a local Seattle-based graphic artist or student, created for 'The People's Campaign for Seattle Monorail'
Style & Movement
Modern Graphic Illustration; political/civic advocacy art with a clean, transit-oriented aesthetic
Medium & Technique
Graphic design using digital illustration and photo-manipulation techniques; features a combination of line art, half-tone-like shading, and flat color fields
Creation Period
2002
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 18 x 24 inches (print) within a larger vertical portrait frame approx. 24 x 36 inches
Subject Description
A monorail train traveling on an elevated track above a busy highway, silhouetted against a stylized Seattle skyline. The text 'MONORAIL YES!' is prominently displayed in yellow sans-serif font at the top. The image symbolizes urban progress, traffic mitigation, and modern infrastructure
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; the print appears flat and color-saturated, though there is a visible shadow cast on the print from improper lighting during the photograph
Estimated Market Value
$100.00 - $300.00
Auction Estimate
$75.00 - $200.00
Provenance History
Originally produced for the 'Rise Above It All' 2002 Poster Contest supporting the Seattle Monorail expansion initiative. Likely acquired by a campaign supporter or collector of local Seattle history
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a piece of local political ephemera related to the contentious history of Seattle's public transportation expansion efforts in the early 2000s; represents a failed but culturally memorable civic movement
Notable Features
Includes an official campaign label at the bottom: 'RISE ABOVE IT ALL - 2002 POSTER CONTEST' and a faint artist signature/date on the lower right of the print margin (2002)
Condition Issues
Slight visible buckling in the paper near the top edge; potential light fading if displayed in UV light; the frame glass may have minor surface scratches
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-filtering glass and acid-free archival matting to prevent further yellowing or fading of the print's pigments