Friday, February 25, 2011

The Artist And His Canvas

Posing for us in the media, world-renown marine artist Wyland leans out the first officer's cockpit window of the Aloha Airlines Boeing 737-700 that was his canvas, "Koholālele". Sadly, this flying "whaling wall" would only last 11 months, as the airline declared bankruptcy and shut down.
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3 comments:

  1. LoriFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    What a shame. I hope they found a way to preserve his artwork. Lovely paintings of the dolphins.

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  2. Blue Wave 707February 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Actually, the plane was returned to its leasing company & leased to an airline Brazil (& re-painted).

    The only preservation of this work of art is with all those who photographed the airplane in HI, CA and NV, where it flew.

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  3. Pat TillettFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    That sucks! he's an amazing guy...

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