As an
increasingly diversified group of people begin to really ‘geek-out’ on aviation,
and as firms in the space proliferate, the demand for aviation is really taking off.
There are a few really capable firms out there (like MotoArt
and Fallen Furniture) that are re-purposing decommissioned
aircraft parts into stunning pieces of art and furniture, but.... unless you’ve got
a FAT STACK of cash or a corporate office to decorate, that stuff is probably
outside your budget.
For those of
us living within more modest means, 08Left.com offers attractive
compositions in the form of framed art prints, posters, coasters, T-Shirts and
even sofa cushions.
“We‘ve owned and
operated a card and stationery design company called Mango Ink for 9+ years,” says
Ryan Miller of 08 Left. “In 2014 we decided to start another website to focus
on aviation and travel-themed artwork. 08 Left is a combination of multiple
passions: art, design, travel and aviation. Aviation is a form of art. Just think
about the boldness, the delicacy, the intricacy and the organization that
enables us to see the world. We wanted to create art that would capture some of
that.”
Miller says that aviation is for everyone.
He’s all
about high quality product for a fair price. His idea was, and is, to create something
that average enthusiasts might actually be able to afford. The main focus of
the company’s work thus far is airports: towers, aerial-perspective layouts and
stylized codes are among the many designs. Additionally, some very cool options
exist that feature various aircraft bits (i.e. noses, windows, turbines, wings) and other flight-inspired presentations boldly shaded and seen from compelling viewpoints.
Warhol-y art.
“Clean.
Modern.
Simple.
Uncluttered.
Colorful.
It's just what we like and it's the only art we can create – art we
would want.”
Miller hopes that others will like the concepts at 08 Left as much as he does. I know I think
it’s all just fab. The agreeable price-points are meant to allow folks to build
a collection…. perhaps displaying the places they’ve been or the destinations
they’ve yet to see.
Posters at 08 Left will run you US $22.99 –
US 37.99. Art prints range from $49.99 – $74.99 and metal prints come in two
sizes as well. If you’re looking for an airport that isn’t part of the existing
offering, these guys are happy to make it for you.
***A note to readers. The background image for this blog is by 08 Left.