www.privateairny.com Private Air | Winter 2023/2024
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Words By: David Knowles, Founder & Creative Director of Artelier
NEW HORIZONS:
ART & AIRCRAFT
Innovations at the Forefront of Aircraft Art
& Celebrating EBACE 2023
AVIATION
T
he presence of artworks
inside aircrafts is
undoubtedly impactful.
Although there are
available artistic products in
the market, clients often have
grander aspirations and specific
preferences for their unique
aesthetic vision. Whether it
involves murals or sculptures, our
team possesses expert solutions
by offering professional services
that transform these ambitions
into tangible realities. Moreover,
we aim to alleviate any concerns
or uncertainties to the associated
risks and concerns on behalf of
our clients.
Curating artwork for an aircraft is a
complex task that demands expertise and
specific qualifications. To find the balance,
one must acknowledge the limitations but
create something to engage and captivate
for the client experience.
1. Flammability: Avoid high risk
materials - understand the benefits of
natural resources like silk, wools and
precious metals.
2. Toxicity: Many paints emit toxic fumes
- focus on natural pigments, watercolours
and specialist acrylics.
3. Weight: Lightweight solutions
are essential - utilise substrates like
carbon fibre honeycomb and certified
polycarbonate materials.
4. Structural Integrity: Artworks need to
be fully secured - integrate materials with
stronger thresholds like bronze, steel and
aluminium.
5. Flexible in Certification: Non-
integrated, or 'loose' items offer flexibility
and do not need certification - these
removable artworks allow more artistic
freedom.
Key Criteria:
Curating Artwork for Aircraft
