Air Traffic Control

* This Original Oil Painting is currently available for viewing and purchase through Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, Australia. Please click on the link below to arrange one of these options:

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Air Traffic Control

Original oil Painting

122cm x 122cm

Currently on display through Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane, Australia.

Air Traffic Control is a whimsical exploration of childhood wonder, imagination, and the early stirrings of adventure. In this scene, a young boy stands atop a ladder, poised in a field of tall golden grass, holding a paper airplane with intent focus. Behind him, a sign reading “Air Traffic Control” adds a playful narrative, as if this wide-open landscape has been transformed into the boy’s personal airfield.

The boy’s confident yet thoughtful expression reflects a sense of responsibility, as though he’s controlling the vast skies with his paper creation, while a real airplane drifts in the distance. The interplay between the paper plane and the real aircraft mirrors the delicate balance between youthful fantasy and the larger realities that await, suggesting that even the grandest adventures begin with simple dreams.

The serene palette of soft earth tones, contrasted with the boy's bold blue trousers, creates a tranquil yet engaging atmosphere. The golden field sways gently in the breeze, grounding the composition in a peaceful, natural world, while the boy’s elevated position on the ladder reflects aspirations of flight, exploration, and the pursuit of boundless possibilities.

Air Traffic Control speaks to the innate human desire to navigate our own journeys, both literal and figurative, while holding onto the imaginative playfulness of our youth. For collectors, this piece captures a fleeting moment of innocence and ambition, encouraging a reconnection with the adventurous spirit that resides within all of us.