Mixed Media on Canvas, 2025
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size: 60 × 60 × 2 cm | 23.6’’ x 23.6’’ x 0.8’’
"POLO Bear – In-flight Champagne hits different" is a vibrant pop-art piece that captures the iconic Polo Ralph Lauren bear reimagined as a charismatic airline pilot, confidently holding a bottle of champagne. Painted in rich acrylics and set against a classic tartan background, the work is enhanced by collage elements drawn from the world of aviation—boarding passes, luggage tags, and pilot patches, many of them referencing American Airlines and even nodding to the historic first cargo flight between Frankfurt and Chicago.
One standout detail is the red tag reading "In-flight Champagne Hits Different", cleverly designed in the style of a “Remove Before Flight” safety tag, blurring the line between celebration and protocol. This playful motif ties directly into the artwork’s title and serves as a central element of its dual meaning.
At first glance, the piece radiates carefree luxury, toasting the joy and extravagance of high-altitude travel. But beneath the surface, it hints at a deeper tension—the immense responsibility carried by those in command of an aircraft, juxtaposed with the party-ready symbolism of champagne. It's a reflection on modern escapism: the privilege of flying, the glamor of the uniform, and the subtle edge of recklessness when indulgence meets altitude.
A bold and layered homage to aviation culture, fashion iconography, and the dualities of freedom and duty, this work invites both admiration and introspection—with a cheeky wink at the skies.
Materials: Acrylic, Gouache, Spray Paint, Leaf Metal, Collage
Sealing Wax Signature
Mixed Media on Canvas, 2025
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size: 60 × 60 × 2 cm | 23.6’’ x 23.6’’ x 0.8’’
"POLO Bear – In-flight Champagne hits different" is a vibrant pop-art piece that captures the iconic Polo Ralph Lauren bear reimagined as a charismatic airline pilot, confidently holding a bottle of champagne. Painted in rich acrylics and set against a classic tartan background, the work is enhanced by collage elements drawn from the world of aviation—boarding passes, luggage tags, and pilot patches, many of them referencing American Airlines and even nodding to the historic first cargo flight between Frankfurt and Chicago.
One standout detail is the red tag reading "In-flight Champagne Hits Different", cleverly designed in the style of a “Remove Before Flight” safety tag, blurring the line between celebration and protocol. This playful motif ties directly into the artwork’s title and serves as a central element of its dual meaning.
At first glance, the piece radiates carefree luxury, toasting the joy and extravagance of high-altitude travel. But beneath the surface, it hints at a deeper tension—the immense responsibility carried by those in command of an aircraft, juxtaposed with the party-ready symbolism of champagne. It's a reflection on modern escapism: the privilege of flying, the glamor of the uniform, and the subtle edge of recklessness when indulgence meets altitude.
A bold and layered homage to aviation culture, fashion iconography, and the dualities of freedom and duty, this work invites both admiration and introspection—with a cheeky wink at the skies.
Materials: Acrylic, Gouache, Spray Paint, Leaf Metal, Collage
Sealing Wax Signature
