Aleksandra Mir: ‘Plane Landing’

‘Plane Landing’ had its world premiere at Compton Verney on 19-20 July 2003. Working in partnership with Cameron Balloons in Bristol, Aleksandra Mir created a giant inflatable plane (20 m by 15 m) that hovered above the grounds of Compton Verney as if about to land. A sculpture in the air, the helium-filled plane was conceived in the spirit of the early pioneers of ballooning and aviation. The artist also exhibited a body of work called ‘Aviation Archive’, including a library of books, technical drawings and memorabilia looking at aviation history.

Following the premiere at Compton Verney, the plane embarked on a global tour. For more information, see www.planelanding.info.

Plane Landing was supported by The Arts Council of England (Collaborative Arts: National Touring Programme).