MAIDEN VOYAGE ON WATER
Spirit of Adventure
With Spirit of Adventure handed over to Saga by
collection showcases British and UK-based
shipbuilder Meyer Werft, SMC Art has revealed
talent in a continuation of Spirit of Discovery,”
SAGA CRUISES
details of the specially curated art collection set
SMC explain. “Recently there has been a greater
to adorn the public spaces and staterooms.
focus on and appreciation for craftmanship and
The vessel, scheduled to take its maiden
the maker, so this time, the artwork delves
voyage in 2021, is the second purpose-built
deeper into craft techniques, executed in a
boutique cruise ship to join the fleet following
thoroughly modern way. Craft is an extremely
the launch of Spirit of Discovery in 2019.
important part of Britain’s heritage and design,
“Over the past 18 months, we have been focused on creating a British boutique
ON DECK Route: Europe Maiden Voyage: 2021 Owner / Operator: Saga Cruises Art Consultant: SMC Art Interior Design: AD Associates Shipyard: Meyer Werft www.travel.saga.co.uk
and passengers will find reference to this in a contemporary and playful way.”
cruising experience for our guests that is not
The collection was curated by SMC’s Jennie
available elsewhere on the market and Spirit
Drummond and Emmie Ratter, and features oil
of Adventure is an important milestone in
paintings, hand-cast bronze sculptures, digital
this plan,” explains Nigel Blanks, Managing
illustrations and multimedia pieces – each
Director of Saga Cruises. “While she shares
selected for a specific location on the ship.
some similarities with her sister ship, Spirit
“Conversation will flow as viewers discover
of Adventure is unique in her own right with
unexpected details on hearing the stories
distinct design features and characteristics.”
behind the artwork,” SMC concludes. “The
Though there are a number of new facilities
overall feel is of quality design and production,
on board, much of that uniqueness comes
with traditional methods being interpreted in a
from the art. “The Spirit of Adventure artwork
contemporary, playful way.”
Spirit of Adventure features works by (clockwise from top left) Timorous Beasties, Ariadna Dane, Anastasya Martynova, Rian Hotton, Alison Johnson and Esther Miles
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