2014

Risky Landing by David Drebin captures a surreal and striking moment where elegance meets adrenaline. A woman in a flowing white dress sits calmly while a low-flying airplane descends just overhead, seemingly seconds from touching down on a nearby runway. The scene is charged with tension, set against a vibrant tropical backdrop that heightens both the beauty and the unease.

The contrast is immediate: stillness and movement, composure and chaos. The woman’s calm presence beneath the looming aircraft feels almost theatrical, as if part of a scene frozen just before its climax. Drebin blends fantasy with realism, crafting a moment that feels both impossible and entirely believable. The result is a powerful image that lingers, inviting the viewer to sit with the suspense.

Available size options with and without framing are below;

Digital C-Print
  • 48 x 60 in (122 x 152 cm) - Edition of 7 + 3 AP (Artist Proofs)
  • 30 x 37.5 in (76 x 95 cm) - Edition of 10

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