Eventually he narrowed it down to just 9 images in two locations before digitally combining then by painstakingly tracing the most vital elements, and choosing the 5 colours for the screen print from these highlights. To complete the artwork, Buxton visited the aiport and spent hours on the runway taking over 500 photographs of planes taking off and landing. I wanted to create a bold and vibrant print that embodies the thrill of taking off to new destinations." I leapt at the opportunity to be able to photograph the planes and the airport from the runway and to begin to build an image I feel captures the life and movement of a typical day at the airport. Since moving to London I have been fascinated by the number and the frequency of planes flying overhead, and they have become a recurring motif in my work. "It has been a real privilege to work on a print for London City Airport. Gerry Buxton was delighted to be selected: This, alongside his Hackney dwelling makes him the ideal artist for the job! Cityscapes, transport and especially planes are a common theme within many of Buxton's works. In celebration of London City Airport's recent sale, and its success thusfar, east London artist Gerry Buxton was commissioned to create an artwork capturing its prowess. A limited edition run of 30 prints are now available to buy online! To commemorate the recent sale of London City Airport, printmaker Gerry Buxton was commissioned to create a screen print capturing the airport in all its glory.
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