Fly-past (print)

"Fly-past" (2014) is a colored pencil drawing by Prague artist Marie Brožová, created live in public in Kutná Hora (Czech Republic) as part of her long-term project The Defense of Colored Pencils. The original artwork is an A0 format, measuring 118.9 × 84.1 cm (46.8 × 33.1 inches). 

The Story Behind the Art

Experience the pure enchantment of a golden autumn afternoon. In this heartwarming scene, grandparents, their young granddaughter, and a curious cat sit together in a vibrant, glowing field of marigolds, watching a breathtaking airshow unfold across the horizon. However, this is no ordinary aerial display. The sky is transformed into a whimsical pageant of flying autumn treasures: spinning maple seeds, bright rosehips, dried fruits, and dancing leaves all take flight like miniature aircraft. It is a scene bursting with life and motion, yet captured in a magical moment where time itself has gracefully paused.

Hidden Details to Discover

Marie Brožová opens a deeply personal window into her own heart through the secret elements woven into this drawing. The elderly couple depicted on the bench are the artist’s own beloved grandparents, immortalized here as they share the joy of Marie's happiest childhood memories. Look closely beneath the wooden bench to find the grandfather’s hidden binoculars. This subtle detail symbolizes a lifelong passion for astronomy and the mysteries of the night sky that Marie inherited from him – a creative spark she cherishes to this day.

Available as: Fine Art Prints (A4–A0), Gallery-Quality Posters (A2–A0).