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Army Huey helicopter that served as an air ambulance during the Vietnam War. The serial number of the Huey is 6. An even more comprehensive website will eventually serve as a content hub for key information about Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the Take Me Home Huey art installation and educational resources. The artist has been working with Light Horse Legacy, a 5.
The organization’s mission is twofold: encouraging interest in aviation while promoting the healing of Americans of all conflicts who suffer the effects of PTSD. Light Horse Legacy is an accredited partner in the 5.
Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War. Light Horse Legacy’s veteran helicopter mechanics previously assisted Maloney with his first helicopter art project “Ride- em- Copter”, a mixed- media sculpture created with a transformed boneyard 1. Bell Jet Ranger. It was the centerpiece of the Palm Springs Art Fair in 2.
Shortly after Maloney completed “Ride- em- Copter” the Light Horse Legacy mechanics informed him of the availability of Huey #1. Arizona. For Take Me Home Huey, the artist formed a partnership with the non- profit organization with the mission to travel the sculptural installation to bring attention to veterans of all conflicts, as well as to PTSD and the 5. Anniversary Commemoration. The Vietnam War is remembered as “the Helicopter War” for good reason. The Huey helicopter played a pivotal role serving the U. S. Armed Forces as well as bringing thousands back to safety. The helicopter’s vertical liftoff and landing made it effective for quickly ferrying field personnel, supplies, wounded and those who died in combat to and from battlefields and bases.
Along the way, the Huey’s unique insect- like shape and prominent rotor “chop” became iconic symbols of a difficult period in our nation’s history. For these reasons, Maloney chose the helicopter as the central theme and main element of his mixed media sculpture Take Me Home Huey.
Other components of Maloney’s sculptural project are a song, a documentary film, a social media presence and a website, which will serve as an information hub for the installation as well as for current information and education about PTSD and resources for help. Illustration by Lauren W.
BEchelli. Incorporating and transforming an actual U. Langham Hotel - Room 333: Part #2. S. Army Huey that had been shot down while on a medical evacuation mission creatively juxtaposes the gratitude that many Americans – the artist Maloney included – feel toward the troops. Using the helicopter’s main fuselage as a canvas, the composition will include a “mule pack” of soldier’s duffels, public address speakers and a vinyl wrap of Vietnam Helicopter Squadron names, along with symbolic 1.
Maloney conceptualized the art wrap and worked with his studio assistant Lauren W. Bechelli, who beautifully illustrated his designs. The images will run along the helicopter’s tail boom and main cabin area. Maloney commissioned a short documentary film and a song exploring the significance of the Huey Helicopter. The website’s frequently updated information and education hub and mobile platform will guide viewers’ experiences further still while emphasizing the impact that Hueys had – and still have – on our society. There is no greater desire for active duty soldiers than to complete their tour of duty honorably and return home safely to their loved ones.
Though every “war story” is unique and sobering, there is a common understanding to the phrase “Take Me Home Huey”. Maloney’s artistic goal is to encourage a healing dialogue bridging the gap between soldiers that risk their lives for their country and society back home.
The sculptural art installation Take Me Home Huey will help bring awareness and, ultimately, assistance to all veterans suffering with PTSD coinciding with the upcoming three- year commemoration of the 5. Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
