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56 VIEWS OF SALT LAKE CITY
As you wander the many halls of the Convention Center, you will be pleasantly surprised to encounter Paul Heath's "56 Views of Salt Lake." Located on the stairway going down toward the lower and most westerly halls, each painting shares a vignette of the nooks and crannies of the City.
Like small snapshots, Paul Heath's work focuses on the many unique landmarks that are in Salt Lake City. Many of these odd and curious images often go  unnoticed as you drive around the City. They hearken back to the type of advertising done in the 50's—big, plastic models enticing drivers to come to a store.
Heath has worked for several years documenting local areas. He creates murals, often about five feet long and one foot high, depicting a particular block or corner. The murals are made out of wood and are layered to give a sense of depth. These small, bas relief dioramas are incredibly detailed and take several weeks to make.
The mural in the Convention Center depicts many of the most identifiable images from around the City. It is almost like a map of the famous - and not so famous - landmarks around town. Residents of Salt Lake City will probably be able to identify many of the images they see here. Heath's work tends to be very realistic, yet is produced in a very stylized manner. His images evoke memories or stories about the objects depicted.
Paul Heath works in his studio in Salt Lake City. He has a Bachelor's of Fine Art in painting and drawing from the University of Utah.
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