A research project studying the visual aesthetics of private jet culture that explores a surrealist form of escapism and how it draws people into an illusory state of mind.

Rooted in utilitarian functions, the origins of aviation are also deeply tied to human curiosity and desire to explore the unknown. Private jet culture reflects that ambitious initiative to push possibil- ity to its limits. Though illusory, the visual aesthetics of luxurious aviation fosters an immersive, mind-altering power that evokes wonder, it draws our attention to the present moment and offers a spiritual hope that logic alone cannot explain.