Eley Kishimoto's 'Art Sail' Takes to the Thames

It’s not just venerable statues that are getting tricked out in Olympic finery for the London Games. Boats are also getting into the act. Print wizards Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto of Eley Kishimoto designed this “Cam Chevron” sail for Team Great Britain. The black and white main, which dazzles the eye like a seafaring Bridget Riley canvas, took to the Thames yesterday afternoon on an Olympic Star class yacht skippered by John Gimson, a strong contender for Team GB in Rio come 2016.

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