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Artist's "Plane Window" Art Sparks Outrage, Then Clarification
24 Sep
Summary
- Artist painted Ganesha on a transparent sheet, not aircraft window.
- Social media users initially accused artist of property damage.
- Clarification involved showing the artwork on a separate sheet.
A video posted on September 21 by Indian artist Mitali Salunke has caused a stir online. Initially, viewers on X believed Salunke had painted directly onto an aircraft window while seated during a flight. The artwork, a colorful depiction of Lord Ganesha, was shared with a caption about finding new canvases while traveling.
This led to widespread criticism, with users accusing the artist of property damage and suggesting she should be fined or arrested. Concerns were also raised about obstructing aircraft windows during critical flight phases and the potential impact of painting materials on the window itself.
However, Salunke later clarified in the comments that she had used a transparent sheet against the window for her artwork. She shared a photograph of the finished piece, demonstrating that the aircraft window remained undamaged. Salunke is known for live wedding paintings as part of the duo 'Live Indian Painter'.
