Airport Illustration - Public Art illustration promoting an airport

Public Art illustration promoting an Airport

Artist, Illustrator: John Potter - Escape Key Graphics
Client: City of Pembroke Pines
Project Management by Holly Bonkowski - Assistant Director of Cultural Arts - City of Pembroke Pines

There is a QR Code on the box you can scan with the app to download the necessary file to your phone.

If you are using a device other than your phone to view this you can scan the QR code and you can test it with the image above. This will also save you some data if you have a WIFI connection right now.

3D scale model

Finished product

This utility box is located at the intersection of Pembroke Road and 72nd Avenue on the northwest corner. Positioned near North Perry Airport, the illustration references aviation history and the spirit of flight that has shaped the surrounding area for decades. Projects like this demonstrate how custom illustration and vinyl wrap design can honor local history, strengthen municipal branding, and bring meaningful storytelling into everyday public spaces.

The City of Pembroke Pines displays six of my illustrations (originally created to decorate utility boxes around the city) on the third floor of the Pembroke Pines City Hall. I am obviously very honored.

This illustration is part of a citywide series of custom vinyl wrap designs created for the City of Pembroke Pines, Florida. The program transforms standard utility boxes into engaging public art installations placed at major intersections throughout the city. This particular artwork serves as a visual tribute to the neighboring North Perry Airport and its long history as an important aviation hub for the region, recognizing its role in local transportation, pilot training, and community development.

Sketch

Each project begins with an on site visit to document the exact dimensions and physical details of the utility box. From there, I create a scaled projection drawing along with a three dimensional model in SketchUp to ensure the illustration wraps accurately around all sides of the structure. This process allows the artwork to flow cleanly across corners, doors, and panels, resulting in a cohesive composition that reads clearly from multiple viewing angles. Careful planning at this stage is essential for producing professional, installation ready vinyl wrap artwork.