HULL ART FOR 'GETAWAY' ANNOUNCED

Artwork for Getaway (Credit: Norwegian)

Miami modern artist and muralist David “LEBO” Le Batard has been commissioned to paint the signature hull artwork for Norwegian Getaway, launching in January 2014. According to LEBO, born in New York City in 1972 to Cuban émigré parents, Norwegian Getaway’s hull art design is centered on a mythical mermaid, an iconic image that represents humanity’s connection to the sea, and features her seemingly skimming across the surface of the water. Surrounding the mermaid is a fusion of sea and sky dancing across the ship, where three pelicans gracefully glide along in the artist’s version of a tropical paradise.

David "LEBO" Le Batard (Norwegian)

“Having grown up in South Florida, the ocean has been an immense presence in my life and has been infused into my work as an artist,” said Le Batard in the release from Norwegian. “When I was asked to design the artwork for Norwegian Getaway, I saw an opportunity to create a prominent image, one that would surely help define the Miami seascape and illustrate the world-class experience that Norwegian Cruise Line has come to stand for. It is truly an honor to have been offered this canvas, as it gives the world an opportunity to see my work in a way few artists ever get to see in their entire lives.” -- Gerry