Students from Highline High School are sharing personal stories about what belonging means to them through a public art display now visible in the exterior window of the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien.
The display features artwork and writing created by students in teacher Mario Pilapil’s English Language Development Literature and Composition 1 class.
The work reflects students’ experiences of belonging in their home countries and in the Highline community.
The students used lenticular art that shifts as viewers move, paired with figurative writing to present multiple perspectives within a single piece.
“We used lenticular art and figurative writing to juxtapose and portray their ideas,” Pilapil said. “Collaborating with the museum was such a memorable and valuable experience for these young scholars.”
Pilapil said the project was designed to affirm students’ place in the community.
“Ultimately, we want to show our students they belong here in Highline,” he said.
The display is mounted in the exterior window of the Highline Heritage Museum and can be viewed through the end of February. The museum is located at the corner of SW 152nd Street and Ambaum Boulevard SW in Burien (map below), allowing the artwork to be seen by passersby at any time.
The project highlights student voices through a partnership between the museum and Highline educators, offering a public platform for young people to share personal reflections through art and storytelling.
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