At aether, every detail of the Private Terminal has been designed to create a tranquil sanctuary, allowing you to sit back and relax before your flight. To complete the space with carefully curated artwork, aether has found the perfect partner in CheshirePaint, a visionary bespoke art service that transforms interiors with elegant, hand-painted pieces.

From humble beginnings to respected art brand

Founded in 2020 by Conor McGuinness, CheshirePaint has witnessed a remarkable rise in the last five years, evolving from a small operation run from a one-bedroom flat in Altrincham to its current home in a spacious studio in the Cheshire countryside.

After rediscovering his love of painting during lockdown, Conor decided to turn his passion into a business and bring his artwork to a wider audience. Through a series of pop-up shops and exhibitions, as well as collaborations with interior designers, Conor built CheshirePaint into a respected name in the art world. This success led to the addition of partner Declan Scopes in 2022 to oversee B2B operations.

Conor’s founding vision for CheshirePaint was to offer a bespoke service that transforms spaces with hand-painted pieces, tailored to complement the existing design, style, and colour palette of each environment.

Bespoke artwork to complement any space

aether is proud to support local businesses across every aspect of the effortless airport experience, from the Dining Experience by Adam Reid to the thoughtfully curated interiors. CheshirePaint’s ability to tailor artwork to any space made it the obvious choice to supply the original pieces that complete the Private Terminal, enhancing the serene atmosphere without distracting from it.

Six classic pieces that mirror the tranquil setting

CheshirePaint created six bespoke pieces for the space, using a blue, white, and gold colour palette that complements the panoramic runway views and the natural wood, marble, and leather of the aether interior to stunning effect.

The first thing you see as you walk into the Private Terminal’s entrance is the striking ‘Blue Bolt’, which features shocks of blue against a background of gold, white and grey. The entranceway also showcases ‘Golden Twist’, which perfectly complements the wood interior of the space. Four additional pieces from the Classic Collection are displayed throughout the terminal, each contributing to the serene atmosphere.

As part of their ongoing partnership, CheshirePaint will regularly rotate their artwork within the terminal, introducing new pieces to keep the collection fresh and dynamic.

Take a piece of the effortless airport experience home

Each piece is accompanied by a discreet QR code, allowing guests to learn more about both CheshirePaint and the individual artworks. For those who fall in love with a piece of the original artwork during their time at aether, there’s the opportunity to purchase it, bringing a part of the tranquil airport experience into their own home.

If you want to experience aether and the stunning CheshirePaint artwork for yourself, plan your next trip from Manchester Airport through aether