Silence before the first Flight/ 40 x 47 in
Original painting. Painting signed at the back of the canvas. Certificate of authenticity included. Shipped from Slovakia, Europe.
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Silence Before the First Flight is an original butterfly painting inspired by the delicate threshold between stillness and movement, uncertainty and courage, and the quiet moments that precede life's most meaningful beginnings.
Before every flight, there is a moment of stillness. A pause in which nothing seems to happen, yet everything is quietly preparing to change. It is the space between what has been and what is about to begin — a moment filled with anticipation, vulnerability, and the invisible promise of possibility.
The butterfly becomes a symbol of this beautiful in-between state. Its delicate presence evokes the courage required to leave behind what is familiar and enter a world of uncertainty, guided by nothing more than instinct and the possibility of freedom. Its first flight represents more than movement; it is the beginning of a new way of being.
Created for art lovers who appreciate symbolism, emotional depth, and the poetry of nature, this unique butterfly artwork explores the transformative power of beginnings. It reminds us that growth often happens in silence, far away from the eyes of others, and that the most important changes in our lives may begin long before we are ready to take flight.
As an original work of art, Silence Before the First Flight brings a contemplative and expressive presence into your space. Whether displayed in a living room, bedroom, reading corner, or creative studio, this original butterfly wall art invites reflection and creates a meaningful focal point inspired by freedom, transformation, and the courage to embrace the unknown.
EU customers:
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Delivery time: up to 10 business days.
US customers:
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Free shipping for orders over 3 200 EUR.
Any applicable import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. Please note that the customs duty on original hand painted paintings in the US is ZERO. So the buyer is only responsible for applicable customs clearance fee at import.
Delivery time: between 10 up to 15 business days.
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Other international customers:
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Free shipping for orders over 3 200 EUR.
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Delivery time: up to 15 business days.
Packaging:
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Each painting includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Original paintings stretched on canvas are ready to hang.
