National Maritime Historical Park: Hiler Prismatarium Mural - San Francisco CA The oil-on-plaster "Prismatarium" mural at the National Maritime Historical Park visitors center was designed by Hilaire Hiler to give "striking demonstrations on the relationship of color and light." It represents Hiler's fascination with color and his idea that he had found the perfect color palette.
It covers the walls and ceiling of a circular room on the west side of the building. Originally, the light fixture revolved.
Several other artists worked under Hiler on this mural, which was completed in 1939 and paid for by Federal Art Project (FAP) funds.
This and other murals in the building have been restored by the National...