Ukrainian Design #1

Ukrainian Design #1  
by Svetlana Lopukhova
UR-WRB MD-83 Windrose 2008-12

The arrival of two new MD80 at Windrose was the occasion for CEO Vladimir Kamenchuk to adapt Ukrainian folk stylistics he cherishes on airliners. The airline worked with sketches of Kiev artist Svetlana Lopukhova with the purpose of popularizing Ukrainian culture abroad.

The two planes were decorated with a mix of colourful modern patterns and illustrations of national folklore.

The front part of the starboard side of this plane was composed of an orange horse dressed with apple patterns and an Ukrainian cart with Cossacks in traditional clothing.

Storks were added on both sides of the plane (Stork is considered to be the national bird of Ukraine).

Artwork ©  Svetlana Lopukhova
Images  ©  Olivier Mouhot (AYT) & Manuel Marin (ALC)

Tags   Nationhood, Original Artwork, Traditional Patterns