Specialist Decoration - Generally refers to the use of murals and Trompe L’oeils as well as using traditional skills such as gilding ( Using gold, silver , copper leaf for enhancing designs.) and inventing new paint finishes and combinations to suit project requirements. MacKenzie also works with skilled glass and metal designers in concepts to create beautiful and unusual works.
Columns in Burj Al Arab Foyer
Fiona MacKenzie was part of a team of artists who spray painted the 15 metre columns in the entrance lobby of Burj al Arab. This was a special paint combination which had a glitter effect top coat in keeping with dazzling interiors of hotel.
Fiona MacKenzie was part of a team of artists who spray painted the 15 metre columns in the entrance lobby of Burj al Arab. This was a special paint combination which had a glitter effect top coat in keeping with dazzling interiors of hotel.
Five Star Hotel
Commercial Project
Commercial Project
Large rectangular copper leaf panel
This simple yet effective use of copperleaf makes for an interesting modern feature in this entrance foyer.
This simple yet effective use of copperleaf makes for an interesting modern feature in this entrance foyer.
Private residential project
Bank Headquarters
Glass structure – 40 metres high
Fiona MacKenzie provided the original sketches and flowing design concept showing history and culture of the UAE. The drawings were used for a base for the large glass installation in this bank’s headquarters. The designer can be seen on left hand side of glass design.
Glass structure – 40 metres high
Fiona MacKenzie provided the original sketches and flowing design concept showing history and culture of the UAE. The drawings were used for a base for the large glass installation in this bank’s headquarters. The designer can be seen on left hand side of glass design.
Bank Headquarters
Commercial project
Commercial project
Abstract textured artwork
This bold colourful geometric design, using gold paint in sections - adds a pleasant decorative touch to this apartment entrance foyer. 2 metres high.
This bold colourful geometric design, using gold paint in sections - adds a pleasant decorative touch to this apartment entrance foyer. 2 metres high.
Commercial project
Simple gold panel
This use of gold leaf can be used to highlight other features in the room. A simple yet effective use of gilding.
This use of gold leaf can be used to highlight other features in the room. A simple yet effective use of gilding.
Private residential project
Bold blue band and brown textured wall.
Client wanted a unique specialist paint finish for residence. A smooth varnish turquoise blue band contrasts with surrounding textured brown wall. This unusual combination also complements view of exterior swimming pool adjacent to wall.
Client wanted a unique specialist paint finish for residence. A smooth varnish turquoise blue band contrasts with surrounding textured brown wall. This unusual combination also complements view of exterior swimming pool adjacent to wall.
Private residential project
Brown artwork
Clever use of textured paint – makes a simple abstract painting with a copperleaf frame to finish it off.
Clever use of textured paint – makes a simple abstract painting with a copperleaf frame to finish it off.
Private residential project
Orange rusting wall
This effective paint finish adds atmosphere to this spa reception area. The contrasting black ornaments look very effective against orange wall.
This effective paint finish adds atmosphere to this spa reception area. The contrasting black ornaments look very effective against orange wall.
Spa reception area
Commercial Project
Commercial Project
'The Apartment'
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
The faded elegance of Pompeii was used as a theme for the basis of this paint effect. Dramatic use of paint and textured surfaces make for a very atmospheric wall decoration in this establishment.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
The faded elegance of Pompeii was used as a theme for the basis of this paint effect. Dramatic use of paint and textured surfaces make for a very atmospheric wall decoration in this establishment.
Five Star Hotel
Commercial Project
Commercial Project
Royal blue and gold design
This shows a section of a design – based on a design for the Paris opera house ceiling. The dramatic use of gold rays against blue background is very visually effective.
This shows a section of a design – based on a design for the Paris opera house ceiling. The dramatic use of gold rays against blue background is very visually effective.
Commercial project
