Private Air New York Magazine
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www.privateairny.com Private Air | Summer 2020 86 Made to order, made to perfection... Every piece of art should resonate with the buyer, etching a lasting impression on both their imagination and emotions. Each one of a kind globe emanates from one of the many collections on offer. A highly expert team of in-studio cartographers, graphic designers, and illustrators help assemble the jigsaw of creativity within the mind of the buyer, with the inception of the globe curated with a deep devotion to their intimate idiosyncrasies. eir vision, choice of color and the highest quality materials will be made. Some of the materials that they use are durable plaster, resins, grp, solid brass, Schminke color pigments, PH neutral glue, and sustainable wood. Envisage your globe, drenched in soft sepia pigment, balancing harmoniously on an enduring polished brass stand. Each disseminated through at least five different pairs of skillful hands and undergoes scrupulous inspection. Each one of their artists undergoes strict training for a minimum of six months to firmly grasp this delicate and esteemed craft, and that is just to make the smallest size globes. e craftsmen that work on the larger sizes have at least three years of training under their belts. eir small North London studio, hides a labyrinth of artistic nooks and crannies, reviving a lost art in the most inspired way. It is highly exclusive and creative space, where each artist works their magic and complete the tender process of designing, cutting, painting, and varnishing, every step highlights a new specific skill set. e wood-working and metal-working studio designs and creates the bases of all sizes using various woods, finishes, and metals. e globes are designed to sit on ball bearings or within a brass meridian where they can safely be spun. e studio is not currently open to the public, any visitors are by appointment only, and every piece is uniquely designed under the most confidential setting. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The 127cm Churchill, 36cm Albion, and 22cm Albion Photo Credit: Paul Marc Mitchell THE COLLECTION