From Paper Planes to Rocket Ships: How Childhood Dreams Fuel My Art
Mike Lawrie
Turn Childhood into Wonder...
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut. I’d fold paper planes, launch them off the stoep, and dream of galaxies that hadn’t been named yet.
Fast-forward: I didn’t end up in a space suit, but I did end up making art that feels just as cosmic. My latest piece, inspired by the all-female Blue Origin flight (yes, the one with Katy Perry!), is a celebration of dreams—especially the ones we’re told are too big.
I paint like I used to play: fearless, curious, and totally absorbed in the moment. That’s what Bianca Black Art is about—turning childhood wonder into wall-worthy wildness. Because sometimes, the most powerful journeys begin with a crayon, a dream, and a refusal to grow up.

By Mike Lawrie
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September 7, 2025
Have you ever gazed at the clouds and spotted a dragon, or looked at the moon and seen a face smiling back? That’s pareidolia—our brain’s delightful tendency to find familiar patterns in random shapes. And in the world of Bianca Black Art, this magical phenomenon turns every painting into a conversation. What one person sees as a cascade of colors, another might see as a dancing figure, a hidden landscape, or a familiar face. This is the beauty of abstract art: it invites you to bring your own stories, your own imagination, and your own unique vision to the experience. In my art, pareidolia is not just welcome; it’s celebrated. It’s a reminder that art isn’t just about what the artist creates; it’s about what you see, feel, and imagine. So next time you look at a painting, let your mind wander, let your imagination play, and see what hidden wonders you can discover.








