Tony Sheets, son of artist Millard Sheets, dedicated his later life to preserving his father's artistic legacy and serving as art director for the Los Angeles County Fair. After his father's death, Tony continued to engage with the community, notably salvaging a large mural from demolition at San Jose International Airport and promoting the idea of making art accessible to all. Following his death at 82, tributes highlighted both his individual contributions and the profound impact of the Sheets family's artistic lineage.
Tony investigated and found it was actually on canvas that could be detached and moved. As a result, that great mural is today in the new terminal.
The Sheets legacy will continue but it has lost the brightest light.
To bring art to the people was part of his DNA. His father had held a similar view. And his son embraced that.
I don't try to fill his shoes. I try to fill his spirit.
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