Seabourn Unveils Details of Art Collection Aboard Upcoming Seabourn Ovation
Newest ship includes a collection of more than 1,600 pieces from nearly 120 artists
Seattle, January
17, 2018 - Beyond striking modern design, exceptional
cuisine and Seabourn's signature service, Seabourn's newest vessel, Seabourn Ovation, is set to "wow" guests with a new world-class
art collection when it launches this spring.
At the invitation of
designer Adam D. Tihany, a team from ArtLink curated, collected and is working
to place over 1,600 artworks by nearly 120 artists on board Seabourn Ovation when it
debuts in May. Sourced on five continents, the artworks and craftworks on board
the ultra-luxury ship are windows to the world's different climate zones, its
flora, fauna and habitat, and imaginary travelers' personal impressions of the
world we encounter as we travel.
"Seabourn's discerning
guests certainly appreciate sophisticated design and beautiful artwork chosen
to complement it," said Richard Meadows, president of Seabourn.
"We've worked with Adam and the ArtLink team to bring a large collection
of sophisticated, fresh pieces together to give anyone who travels on Seabourn
Ovation a reason to wander the ship and appreciate these inspiring works."
The vast art collection
aboard Seabourn Ovation allows guests an exclusive opportunity to view
art in an intimate atmosphere. In a rigorous and creative dialogue, Tihany
provided his design vision for the ship while the ArtLink team curated art for
each of the spaces. They approached the project with an imperative to create a
rich and varied art collection and include an incredibly diverse group of
artists in medium, technique and culture; creating an exciting discourse that
embraces the sense of voyage and travel that is completely emblematic of the
Seabourn brand.
The art collection on Seabourn Ovation will
include a glass piece by Luciano Vistosi, named "Warrior The Second".
The piece, a Murano glass sculpture created in 1991 of polished and hammered
lagoon green crystal, will be featured on Deck 4 at the base of The Atrium. A
second Vistosi sculpture is featured in the same spot on Seabourn Encore.
The Grill by Thomas Keller
is inspired by the classic American restaurant of yesteryear. ArtLink's
curatorial team hand selected black and white photographs from the 1960's to
don the walls of The Grill and match the spirit of the venue. The photographs
capture a forgotten era of elegance and glamour by American icons Eve Arnold,
William Helburn and Alexander Liberman. The photographs are accompanied by two
original lithographs by American abstract expressionist Frank Stella. The
lithography of Frank Stella represents a practice where the picture-is-object
rather than a representation of a larger theme or idea. Similarly, the candid
nature of the photographs produced by Arnold, Helburn and Liberman depict
instances that are quite literally exactly as they seem.
A sample of other notable
pieces includes:
An Artistic Take
on Sea Life: Artist Valeria Nascimento, who
created pieces for Seabourn
Encore, created a wall sculpture for Seabourn Ovation's restaurant, Sushi. The
piece entitled "Black Coral" is made from black pigmented porcelain
with a form that is reminiscent of a living organism indigenous to the depths
of the ocean. The deep hued piece, which looks like a living, breathing
creature, projects an aura of indestructibility despite the delicate nature of
porcelain. The piece highlights the fragility of nature.
A Citizen Of The
World: It has been said that the places and people
we come into contact with help to shape who we are as individuals. The imprint
of travel and the fascinating effects cross-cultural pollination has on a
person is what propelled the commission of Korean ceramic artist Yoo Eui Jeong,
who uses timeless Korean vase making techniques in order to highlight the
influence of contemporary culture on traditional art forms, to create a
one-of-a-kind vase to be displayed in Seabourn
Ovation's elevator lobby. Yoo Eui Jeong's hand-made vases are part
of a series that have been displayed at London's V&A Musuem.
Objectively
Beautiful: Seabourn Ovation's Club Lounge features highly impressive mixed media photography
by Jose Romussi. The black and white photograph of a woman features lush hues
of wild flowers that Romussi hand-embroidered onto the photograph. The woman's
features are masked by flowers while their stems seem to be growing from
beneath. Romussi's limited edition photograph examines the spectrum of beauty
standards found throughout various cultures in the world. Flowers defy beauty
standards and stand alone as a constant source of aesthetic pleasure.
"We have set ourselves
for a unique curatorial journey from day one", says Tal Danai, founder
& creative director of ArtLink. "We wanted to capture with art the
emotional experiences of travel, the fascination in discovering new worlds and
cultures, both those physically visited and those encountered by the discoverer
in the soul search, which, when it comes to art, was always the most intriguing
aspect of new world discovery".
"While design gives a
space identity, art gives it personality," noted Tihany. "The art
collection on Seabourn Ovation is a holistic and intrinsic component of
the ship's design. Where each space flows effortlessly into the next, the
selected art creates a sense of personality within each appointed area of the
ship. Art is an important element of the design experience, especially in
places where guests stay for an extended period of time. Sophisticated
travelers expect to engage with their surroundings in an intellectual and
meaningful way."
Guests who sail on Seabourn
will continue to find a number of innovative offerings and programs, including
partnerships with a select group of companies and individuals whose dedication
to superior quality, exceptional service and consistent customer satisfaction
matches Seabourn. These programs include 'An Evening with Tim Rice',
the new evening entertainment experience created exclusively for the line in
association with Belinda King Creative Productions; Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, offering guests a
holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social,
environmental and spiritual well-being; and The Grill by Thomas Keller, reminiscent of the classic
American restaurant from the 50's and 60's. Exclusive to Seabourn, The Grill is
a unique culinary concept for Chef Keller, focusing on updated versions of
iconic dishes. Guests will be treated to table-side preparations of Caesar
salad and ice cream sundaes, as well as a range of other favorites like premium
steaks, whole roasted chicken, and Lobster Thermidor, presented à la carte.
For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.
For more Information:
Brian Badura
(206) 626-9158 or BBadura@seabourn.com
or
Erica Irigoyen
Hawkins International Public Relations
(212) 255-6541 or Erica@hawkpr.com
