Qantas 787 gets new indigenous art livery

Qantas has unveiled a special livery on one of its new 787-9 Dreamliners, based on an indigenous artist’s painting. The new livery, based on Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s 1991 painting Yam Dreaming, was adapted for the aircraft by indigenous design studio Balarinji. Qantas Group CE Alan Joyce said the artwork is intended to encourage more people to explore indigenous elements that form part of ‘the Spirit of Australia’. “It’s a beautiful, bold artwork and so we hope it catches people’s eye and sparks a conversation about our country’s dynamic Indigenous culture,” said Joyce The new aircraft is due to be delivered at the beginning of March. The 787, which will enter service towards the end of March on Qantas’ international network, will be named Emily Kame Kngwarreye in tribute to the artist. <br/>
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2/14/18