DULUTH, Minn.- The Visual Sound Bath art installation officially opened at the Duluth Airport.
For many, traveling can be a stressful experience, especially when it comes to flying, and over the years, airports have turned to public art to create a welcoming and calming environment for passengers.
“The airport has a long-standing history of the public display of art and being able to foster that environment,” said Natalie Baker, director of communication and marketing at DAA. “I was really pleased when Narda had reached out to me about possibly installing the beautiful art piece that you’ll see in our sky bridge today, and I couldn’t help but say, yes.”
Leonarda Boughton, the artist behind this piece, wanted something that combines colorful window films and motion-activated sound, creating an immersive experience for travelers make their way through the skywalk.
“I have been planning it for so many years I can’t even count, because I’ve been wanting to combine my artwork with sound and I’ve created an installation that I call the visual sound bath, where I’ve combined visual art with sound, and the sound comes from therapeutic sound, because I’m also a sound therapist, perfect,” said Boughton.
From start to finish, the artist prioritized sustainability by taking the extra time to choose a durable window film that doesn’t emit harmful fumes, making it safe for both people and the environment.
“What’s special about it is that the color has a warranty of eight years, and so it is color fast, and it has zero VOCs, and so there’s no volatile emissions at all, and I wanted to make sure that it was a product, that it would be really healthy,” said Boughton.
The Skywalk casts beautiful colors throughout the day and can be seen from outside the airport.