The Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center is currently hosting an intriguing exhibition featuring Aviation Lightboxes and QR Codes, created by artist Michael Reese. In an insightful reveal, Reese explained the foundational concept behind his work; the blended use of metaphorical lightboxes to mirror the building's architectural elements and the clear viewpoints provided by the windows, allowing viewers to acknowledge the aviators from afar, igniting visibility amidst obscurity.

The exhibition honors African-American aviators who faced significant challenges both in the sky and in society. The artwork, titled "A Force Proportional to their Masses," reflects their struggles and achievements. These aviators not only reached for the skies but also fought for recognition in a society that often overlooked their contributions, according to the Fulton County news release.

The lightboxes are displayed so that visitors can view the history and achievements of these aviators in a meaningful way. Reese said he felt a great honor in creating these works, which pay tribute to the African-American heroes and sheroes who inspired him. He found it especially meaningful to honor them in a space dedicated to aviation history.

His process of creation and the resultant display are both a testimony and a tribute to the endurance, resilience, and pioneering spirit of African-American aviators who carved their names into the annals of history, Reese shared the profound respect he felt in commemorating these individuals, and the motivational essence of their stories, "Doing the work was such an honor to get to honor some of the heroes and sheroes that I grew up idolizing," as stated by the Fulton County news release.