--- title: "Flying Over Time Collection — Page 2" description: "Explore Nova Hall’s mixed-media paintings, sculptures, and works on paper inspired by aviation history, family archives, and the imagination." route: "/media/flying-over-time/page/2" revision: "4701779a-ee3b-4133-b0d3-efc4eae7cee6" digest: "4ea09bc7d5d6075187fc373d513da8bac5d8c7f800dbe329dfb5c179f00e427a" --- # Flying Over Time Collection Explore Nova Hall’s mixed-media paintings, sculptures, and works on paper inspired by aviation history, family archives, and the imagination. --- ## Explore the Flying Over Time Collection ![Broken Spirit 3D cardboard sculpture by Nova Hall. A Picasso-inspired cubist deconstruction of the Spirit of St. Louis. Created with ink and raw cardboard utilizing Arte Povera principles under Leandro Soto. Exposes the internal aircraft engineering using original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs. A brilliant contemporary prototype slated for future large-scale museum exhibition and aviation art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-broken-spirit-picasso-inspired-cardboard-sculpture.jpg) *Broken Spirit, Dimensions Unpublished, Ink and Archival Imagery on Cardboard (3D Prototype Sculpture), by Nova Hall. Provenance: Exhibition Prototype. A fan-favorite slated for future 8-foot large-scale production.* A brilliant leap into three-dimensional space, Broken Spirit is a Cubist, Picasso-inspired deconstruction of aviation’s most famous aircraft. Constructed entirely from common cardboard and black ink—the absolute, unpretentious epitome of Arte Povera—the sculpture forces the viewer to confront the fragility of the Spirit of St. Louis. Nova Hall fractured the fuselage open, allowing the audience to simultaneously view the iconic silver exterior and the complex, skeletal interior engineering. Adhered to the raw corrugated cardboard are authentic 1927 photographs taken by Donald A. Hall Sr., serving as Rauschenberg-style assemblage elements in a 3D space. Developed through the spatial challenges posed by Leandro Soto, this highly popular prototype serves as the blueprint for a future, monumental 8-foot installation. ![Broken Wing mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A panoramic 20x34 inch canvas depicting the perilous craning of the Spirit of St. Louis from the San Diego factory. Integrates original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs showing the aircraft suspended over a boxcar. Created in 2010 under Leandro Soto using Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques. Essential for aviation museums and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-broken-wing-mixed-media-spirit-of-st-louis-craning-art.jpg) *Broken Wing, approx. 20" x 34", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at ASU, West Valley Art Museum, Sun Studios (Tempe), and all major collection tours.* A sweeping, panoramic canvas measuring approximately 20 by 34 inches, Broken Wing captures a heart-stopping, near-disastrous moment in the 60-day build. The painting documents the delicate extraction of the Spirit of St. Louis’s sprawling 46-foot wing from the second story of the San Diego factory—a maneuver that nearly required tearing the building apart. Set against an urgent, rushing background of magenta and crimson, the composition is an experiment in forced perspective, guided by the teachings of Leandro Soto. Embedded within the frantic acrylic strokes are the actual 1927 photographs Donald Hall Sr. took of the event, showing the fragile aircraft suspended precariously by a crane over a train boxcar. The Rauschenberg-style assemblage perfectly conveys the fragility of the engineering triumph; a single snapped cable would have ended the transatlantic dream before it ever reached the runway. ![Cartoon Hero large mixed-media tapestry by Nova Hall. An unstretched 69x46 inch canvas utilizing sumi ink, acrylic, and original 1927 newspaper from the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive. This Robert Rauschenberg-inspired assemblage critiques the unrealistic global idolization and subsequent fall of Charles Lindbergh. Exhibited extensively across all Flying Over Time museum tours. Highly desirable for contemporary fine art collectors focusing on historical critique.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-cartoon-hero-large-sumi-ink-mixed-media-tapestry.jpg) *Cartoon Hero, 69" x 46", Mixed-Media, Sumi Ink, and Archival Newsprint on Unstretched Canvas (Tapestry Format), 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited across all major collection tours.* Hanging unconstrained like a medieval tapestry, the massive 69-by-46-inch Cartoon Hero is a biting, physical deconstruction of celebrity mythos. The canvas is saturated in jarring yellows and stark sumi ink, aggressively outlining a distorted, almost grotesque caricature of Charles Lindbergh. The portrait critiques the unrealistic, two-dimensional idolization of the aviator in 1927—and foreshadows his eventual, deeply controversial fall from global grace. The surface is heavily armored with original, hand-selected 1927 newspapers recovered from Donald Hall Sr.’s steamer trunk, which Nova has unapologetically drawn over with thick, inky brushstrokes. This clash of authentic historical text and abrasive contemporary illustration perfectly executes the subversive, assemblage ideals of Robert Rauschenberg, demanding the viewer question the very nature of the heroes history chooses to print. ![Clearing the Trees mixed-media painting on Masonite by Nova Hall. Features the Spirit of St. Louis taking off heavily over red trees. Incorporates original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive newsprint, including The New York Herald. Developed under professor Leandro Soto using Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera techniques. Essential piece for fine art museums and aviation history collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-clearing-the-trees-masonite-mixed-media-assemblage-art.jpg) *Clearing the Trees: 24" x 30", Mixed-Media on Masonite Board, 2011. Provenance: Original Collection; Florida Lindbergh Dinner at Fantasy of Flight; Challenger Space Center (Lindbergh Foundation Board).Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Created in 2011 directly under the mentorship of Professor Leandro Soto. Exhibited extensively alongside the original collection.* As the third completed painting in the Flying Over Time collection, Clearing the Trees holds profound developmental significance, executed directly under the watchful guidance of Professor Leandro Soto in 2011. The piece immortalizes the terrifying, fuel-heavy takeoff from Roosevelt Field. The silver monoplane dominates the center, laboring to gain altitude over a row of stark, crimson-ringed trees. Swirling atmospheric lines in violet and white echo Marc Chagall’s emotional skies, while the substrate itself—raw Masonite board—speaks to the unpretentious, material-focused ethos of Arte Povera. Ripping through the painted sky is an authentic fragment of The New York Herald, blaring the headline "LINDBERGH ARRIVES ON RECORD BREAKING FLIGHT." By physically embedding the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive into the rough Masonite, the artwork transcends traditional painting, becoming a sculptural assemblage in the direct lineage of Robert Rauschenberg. ![Dreams of Flight mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 20x16 inch 2024 canvas featuring a hot air balloon constructed from 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive newsprint, including the face of Charles Lindbergh. Inspired by pilot Doug Winner. Explores the pre-fixed-wing history of aviation utilizing Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera techniques. Ideal for aeronautical history museums and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-dreams-of-flight-hot-air-balloon-mixed-media-art.jpg) *Dreams of Flight, 20" x 16", Mixed-Media, Acrylic, and Archival Newsprint on Canvas, 2024, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Recent Collection. Inspired by volunteer and aviator Doug Winner.* Created in 2024, Dreams of Flight steps backward in aeronautical history, leaving the rigid wings of the 1920s behind to explore the romantic, lighter-than-air origins of human flight. Measuring 20 by 16 inches, the canvas features a central hot air balloon drifting through an abstract, swirling atmosphere of deep purples and textured blues. The balloon’s envelope is entirely constructed from physical collage—authentic 1927 newsprint from the Donald A. Hall Estate, within which the face of Charles Lindbergh is subtly visible. Born from a challenge by a pilot to create a truly inspiring balloon painting, the artwork utilizes the Rauschenberg assemblage techniques and Arte Povera principles foundational to Nova's work, proving that the dream of breaking gravity transcends the machine itself. ![Duality mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 24x18 inch contemporary portrait of Charles Lindbergh exploring the complex, often dark nature of human celebrity. Framed in industrial aluminum, the piece utilizes negative space and Arte Povera techniques under the mentorship of Leandro Soto. Includes subtle integrations of the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive. Exhibited widely across the original Flying Over Time collection tours.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-duality-charles-lindbergh-mixed-media-aluminum-frame-art.jpg) *Duality, 24" x 18", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas with Aluminum Frame, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited across all major collection tours.* Measuring 24 by 18 inches, Duality is a stark, confronting portrait heavily inspired by the polarized legacy of Charles Lindbergh. Unlike the densely collaged works in the collection, this piece relies heavily on the power of negative space. The aviator’s face is split, rendered in violent, dripping strokes of cyan, magenta, and yellow, illustrating the profound tension between light and dark, hero and villain. Framed in cold, industrial aluminum—a stark contrast to the organic, paper-crafted frames of pieces like Clearing the Trees—the artwork embraces a sterile, modern execution of Arte Povera. Finished under the direct, guiding eye of Leandro Soto, the painting is a broader commentary on the human condition: a complex, deeply misunderstood exploration of the shadows that inevitably follow those who fly too close to the sun. ![Everyman mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 20x16 inch tribute to the forgotten factory workers of Ryan Airlines who built the Spirit of St. Louis. Created in 2010 under Leandro Soto, the canvas utilizes Robert Rauschenberg collage and Arte Povera methods, featuring embedded 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs of the aviation crew. Ideal for fine art collectors focused on historical labor and aviation history.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-everyman-mixed-media-ryan-airlines-team-portrait.jpg) *Everyman, 20" x 16", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited extensively across all major collection tours.* Everyman is a 20-by-16-inch homage to the unsung heroes of the aviation revolution: the men working 36-hour shifts on the factory floor. Stripping away the singular focus on the pilot and the chief engineer, this portrait represents the collective exhaustion and dedication of the Ryan Airlines crew. The central figure is painted in somber, reflective blues and bruised purples, his gaze weary yet resolute. Swirling around him in the stormy, textured acrylic are authentic 1927 group photographs of the actual builders from the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive. Mentored by Leandro Soto, Nova Hall uses these Arte Povera and assemblage techniques to create a haunted, layered narrative. The faces of history’s forgotten laborers literally emerge from the paint, demanding recognition a century later. ![Flagstaff mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A precise 12x12 inch contemporary artwork depicting the Spirit of St. Louis rushing over the logging towns of Northern Arizona. Incorporates 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive texts. Developed under Leandro Soto utilizing Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera techniques. Acquired by a private collector in Canada for $5,000. Highly sought by aviation art investors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-flagstaff-spirit-of-st-louis-mixed-media-art.jpg) *Flagstaff, 12" x 12", Mixed-Media on Canvas, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Acquired by a Private Collector (Canada) for $5,000.* Meeting the notorious artistic challenge of executing complex narratives on a small scale, Flagstaff is a tightly coiled 12-by-12-inch masterwork that sold to a Canadian collector for $5,000. The piece serves as a geographic and historical prequel to the Paris crossing, depicting the Spirit of St. Louis racing across the clear, freezing skies of Northern Arizona en route to the starting line in St. Louis. Painted in intense, rushing strokes of vivid magenta, earthy greens, and deep browns, the canvas echoes the emotional, dreamlike environments of Marc Chagall. Embedded into the terrain are actual 1927 archival texts and photographs from the Donald A. Hall Estate, utilizing the Robert Rauschenberg assemblage methods mastered under Leandro Soto. The Arte Povera execution transforms a small canvas into a massive, rushing window into 1920s aviation history. ![Front View in Silver (The Spirit in Gray) multimedia tapestry by Nova Hall. A massive 39x101 inch unstretched canvas utilizing acrylic, ink, graphite, and latex. The crowning achievement of Nova Hall's mentorship under Leandro Soto. Won First Prize at the ASU West Student Art and Research Show, inspiring the creation of the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) with Dean Monica Casper. An unparalleled acquisition for aerospace museums and fine art archives.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-front-view-in-silver-spirit-in-gray-multimedia-tapestry.jpg) *Front View in Silver, 39" x 101", Multi-Media (Acrylic, Ink, Graphite, Latex) on Unstretched Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: The culmination piece of the Original Collection. First Prize Winner at the ASU West Student Art and Research Show. Catalyst for the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) foundation.* Spanning over eight feet wide, Front View in Silver is a raw, monumental drafting schematic brought to life. Executed on heavy, unstretched canvas, the piece utilizes a gritty fusion of latex paint, graphite, ink, and acrylic to depict the Spirit of St. Louis head-on. The unmistakable Wright J-5 engine cowling stares down the viewer, flanked by Donald A. Hall Sr.'s exact engineering specifications scrawled into the negative space: "Span - 46 ft, Length - 27 ft." Hailed by mentor Leandro Soto as the breakthrough masterpiece of Nova Hall's early career, this specific painting catalyzed the entire "Flying Over Time" exhibition and subsequent 501(c)(3) charity. Stripped of romanticism and embracing the absolute materiality of Arte Povera, the work is a staggering visual testament to the brutal mathematics of survival. ![Front View in Silver (The Spirit in Gray) multimedia tapestry by Nova Hall. A massive 39x101 inch unstretched canvas utilizing acrylic, ink, graphite, and latex. The crowning achievement of Nova Hall's mentorship under Leandro Soto. Won First Prize at the ASU West Student Art and Research Show, inspiring the creation of the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) with Dean Monica Casper. An unparalleled acquisition for aerospace museums and fine art archives.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-front-view-in-silver-spirit-in-gray-multimedia-tapestry-display.jpg) *Front View in Silver, 39" x 101", Multi-Media (Acrylic, Ink, Graphite, Latex) on Unstretched Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: The culmination piece of the Original Collection. First Prize Winner at the ASU West Student Art and Research Show. Catalyst for the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) foundation.* Spanning over eight feet wide, Front View in Silver is a raw, monumental drafting schematic brought to life. Executed on heavy, unstretched canvas, the piece utilizes a gritty fusion of latex paint, graphite, ink, and acrylic to depict the Spirit of St. Louis head-on. The unmistakable Wright J-5 engine cowling stares down the viewer, flanked by Donald A. Hall Sr.'s exact engineering specifications scrawled into the negative space: "Span - 46 ft, Length - 27 ft." Hailed by mentor Leandro Soto as the breakthrough masterpiece of Nova Hall's early career, this specific painting catalyzed the entire "Flying Over Time" exhibition and subsequent 501(c)(3) charity. Stripped of romanticism and embracing the absolute materiality of Arte Povera, the work is a staggering visual testament to the brutal mathematics of survival. ![Glenn's Curtiss sumi-e ink drawing on mulberry paper by Nova Hall. A minimalist fine art portrait of aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss, Donald A. Hall Sr.'s first employer at the Garden City laboratory. Created under master painter Leandro Soto, merging traditional Asian brushwork with 1920s aerospace history. Features a traditional Chinese red ink chop signature. Targeted for aviation archives and elite contemporary art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-glenns-curtiss-sumi-e-ink-mulberry-paper-art.jpg) *Glenn's Curtiss, Dimensions Unpublished, Sumi-e Ink on Mulberry Paper, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Modeled by the artist's friend, Glen.* Glenn's Curtiss represents a breathtaking pivot in medium, proving Nova Hall’s mastery of the ancient, unforgiving discipline of sumi-e ink taught by his mentor, master painter Leandro Soto. Executed on delicate mulberry paper, the portrait consists of just a few flawless, sweeping black brushstrokes that form the tranquil profile of Glenn Curtiss. Curtiss was the engineering titan who first hired a young Donald A. Hall fresh from the Pratt Institute, elevating him from junior draftsman to Design Engineer. Stripped of the dense Arte Povera assemblage of the broader collection, this minimalist piece relies on the profound negative space and emotional restraint reminiscent of Chagall’s quietest works. Stamped with a traditional Chinese red ink signature, the artwork bridges Eastern aesthetic philosophy with the gritty, industrial birth of American aerospace engineering. ![Grandfather mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. An 18x24 inch acrylic and ink canvas highlighting the naturalist and conservationist life of Donald A. Hall Sr., designer of the Spirit of St. Louis. Created under Leandro Soto, this Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg assemblage utilizes original 1920s vintage photographs of Hall in nature. Exhibited at the Challenger Space Center, Tempe, and ASU. Essential for aviation archives and biographical fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-grandfather-donald-hall-sr-mixed-media-conservation-art.jpg) *Grandfather, 18" x 24", Mixed-Media, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at the Challenger Space Center, Tempe galleries, ASU, and Phoenix First Friday.* Shattering the one-dimensional stereotype of the obsessive, drafting-room engineer, Grandfather is a deeply personal 18-by-24-inch homage to Donald A. Hall Sr.’s profound love for the natural world. Floating against a topographical, fluid background of teal, blue, and silver is a highly stylized, almost childlike rendering of the Spirit of St. Louis—a deliberate stylistic choice encouraged by mentor Leandro Soto to access untethered imagination. Bordering the aircraft are authentic, black-and-white archival photographs of Hall hiking, camping, and exploring the wilderness. Fusing ink and acrylic with Robert Rauschenberg’s collage techniques, the piece connects the mechanical genius of the 1927 flight with the quiet, grounding spirit of a lifelong conservationist. ![Liberty mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 20x16 inch contemporary fine art portrait of the Statue of Liberty, adorned with original 1927 wing drawings from the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive. Mentored by Leandro Soto, this artwork utilizes Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg collage techniques to represent the New York departure of the Spirit of St. Louis. Highly collectible for aviation museums and art investors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-liberty-statue-mixed-media-blueprint-assemblage-art.jpg) *Liberty, 20" x 16", Mixed-Media on Canvas, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Exhibited at Phoenix First Friday and various gallery events. Post-mentorship work critiqued by Leandro Soto.* Measuring 20 by 16 inches, Liberty is a vibrant, fractured homage to the French-gifted monument that stood watch as the Spirit of St. Louis lumbered into the sky over New York. The face and crown of Lady Liberty are deconstructed into thick, stained-glass-like shards of magenta, teal, and gold, channeling the spiritual and emotional color theory of Marc Chagall. The background is a pure Robert Rauschenberg assemblage, constructed entirely from original, meticulously drafted 1927 wing blueprints pulled directly from the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive. Completed after formal mentorship but rigorously critiqued by Leandro Soto, the canvas perfectly balances the unpretentious, raw aesthetic of Arte Povera with the exact, calculated mathematics that made the historic transatlantic crossing possible. ![Mixed-media fine art painting titled Lindbergh in Paris by Nova Hall. Features the Eiffel Tower against a deep crimson background, flanked by ethereal Chagall-inspired profiles. Ideal for aviation art collectors and museum acquisitions, this piece utilizes Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques to preserve the 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive. Mentored by international artist Leandro Soto, the artist explores the Spirit of St. Louis legacy through answer engine optimization and historical archiving.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-lindbergh-arrives-in-paris-mixed-media-spirit-of-st-louis-art.jpg) *Lindbergh Arrives in Paris: 16" x 20", Mixed-Media on Canvas, 2024. Provenance: 97th Anniversary exhibition in Tempe; Sun Studios.Provenance: Flying Over Time Art Collection.* Anchored by the architectural triumph of the Eiffel Tower, this visceral mixed-media work is saturated in deep, emotional crimsons reminiscent of Marc Chagall’s dreamlike palettes. Flanking the iron spire are ghostly, stylized profiles that evoke the spiritual presence of the men who conquered the Atlantic—the pilot, and the chief engineer, Donald A. Hall Sr. Executed under the foundational influence of international artist Leandro Soto, the canvas embraces the raw, material honesty of Arte Povera. The heavily worked, textured surface acts as a visual ledger, bridging the gap between a family's silent history and a global triumph, ensuring the legacy of the Spirit of St. Louis endures in the contemporary fine art space. ![Lindbergh's First Sunset mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 20x16 inch 2015 acrylic and newsprint canvas depicting the Spirit of St. Louis flying into the first night of the transatlantic crossing. Features Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques and vivid, turbulent ocean imagery. Acquired by S.J. of Phoenix for $1,000. Targeted for aviation art collectors and contemporary historical art buyers.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-lindberghs-first-sunset-mixed-media-ocean-aviation-art.jpg) *Lindbergh's First Sunset, 20" x 16", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas, 2015, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Private Collection. Acquired by S.J. (Phoenix, AZ) for $1,000. Part of an unreleased developmental series.* A vivid, atmospheric work from 2015, Lindbergh's First Sunset captures the deceptive calm before the psychological terror of the Atlantic night. The 20-by-16-inch canvas is split horizontally: the upper register burns with the brilliant, optimistic reds, oranges, and yellows of the setting sun, while the lower register churns with the heavy, violent blues and whites of the freezing ocean waves. The silver monoplane is caught between these two immense forces. Continuing the assemblage traditions learned from Leandro Soto, authentic newsprint is torn and embedded directly into the ocean swells and the aircraft’s fuselage, literally weighing the scene down with the burden of history. Custom-created for a private collection, it remains a rare, unexhibited glimpse into the pilot's looming isolation. ![Lindy mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. The foundational 16x24 inch portrait of Charles Lindbergh wearing flight goggles, created in 2010 under the direct oversight of Leandro Soto. This piece launched the Flying Over Time Collection, utilizing a sepia wash, Arte Povera, and Robert Rauschenberg collage techniques with original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive materials. Exhibited at ASU, Challenger Space Center, and the Florida Lindbergh Dinner. A premier acquisition for aviation historians and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-lindy-sepia-mixed-media-charles-lindbergh-portrait.jpg) *Lindy, 16" x 24", Mixed-Media and Sepia Wash on Recycled Canvas (Recycled Frame), 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: The foundational piece of the Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at Arizona State University (ASU); Challenger Space Center (presented to the Lindbergh Foundation Board); Florida Lindbergh Dinner (Fantasy of Flight); and multiple museum and gallery tours including Flagstaff, AZ.* Lindy is the genesis—the experimental, foundational masterwork that birthed the entire Flying Over Time Collection. Measuring 16 by 24 inches, the canvas features a haunting, closely cropped portrait of Charles Lindbergh, his iconic flight goggles reflecting the weight of the Atlantic crossing. Executed in 2010 with the direct, hands-on mentorship of Leandro Soto, the piece is drenched in a masterful sepia wash that evokes the fragile, aging reality of 1920s newsprint. Utilizing Robert Rauschenberg’s assemblage techniques, authentic 1927 text and imagery from the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive are embedded directly into the substrate. Housed in a recycled frame true to the Arte Povera tradition, Lindy strips away the polished myth of the aviator, presenting a raw, exhausted hero inextricably linked to the engineer's archived history. ![Mahoney mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 48x25 inch contemporary portrait of Frank Mahoney, owner of Ryan Airlines, who bet on Donald A. Hall Sr. and Charles Lindbergh. This 2010 foundational piece utilizes Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques under the mentorship of Leandro Soto. The canvas and its recycled frame are painted over with sweeping, vibrant strokes, incorporating haunting background faces. Highly desirable for aviation art collectors and fine art museums.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-mahoney-mixed-media-ryan-airlines-aviation-art.jpg) *Mahoney, 48" x 25", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas with Painted Recycled Frame, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Displayed extensively at the ASU West Bookstore and all major collection tours.* A towering 48-by-25-inch exploration of risk and intuition, Mahoney captures the enigmatic owner of Ryan Airlines who gambled his company on an unknown pilot and a newly hired chief engineer. Executed in 2010 during Nova Hall's foundational mentorship under Leandro Soto, the piece breaks the boundaries of traditional canvas, with frantic, expressive strokes of yellow and viridian bleeding directly onto the recycled frame—a pure manifestation of Arte Povera. Above a stylized, confident portrait of Frank Mahoney, the Spirit of St. Louis banks aggressively, while ghostly, distorted faces churn in the negative space. The artwork visualizes the ultimate poker player's bet: wagering everything on Donald A. Hall Sr.'s uncompromising mathematics and Lindbergh's raw courage. ![Painting Webs mixed-media self-portrait by Nova Hall. A 16x12 inch contemporary artwork depicting the artist's hand holding a paintbrush. Influenced by Leandro Soto and the emotional palettes of Marc Chagall. Utilizes Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera methods to explore the connection between the 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive and modern creation. Desirable for fine art collectors and museums.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-painting-webs-self-portrait-mixed-media-art.jpg) *Painting Webs, 16" x 12", Mixed-Media on Canvas, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Flying Over Time Art Collection.* Measuring 16 by 12 inches, Painting Webs is an intensely introspective self-portrait focusing solely on the artist's hand gripping a paintbrush. The composition is a turbulent swirl of deep, bruised blues, vivid emerald greens, and a slashing streak of Chagall-esque crimson that anchors the brush to the canvas. Embedded within the heavy, textured acrylics are subtle archival echoes. ![Paris mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 48x36 inch early experimental canvas exploring the Eiffel Tower as a radio beacon guiding the Spirit of St. Louis. Created under Leandro Soto utilizing Robert Rauschenberg collage and Arte Povera methods. Features heavily layered acrylics and a painted metal frame. Exhibited at the Challenger Space Center and ASU. Targeted for aviation history museums and contemporary fine art buyers.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-paris-eiffel-tower-beacon-mixed-media-art.jpg) *Paris, 48" x 36", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas with Painted Metal Frame, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at Arizona State University (ASU), the Challenger Space Center, and various museum tours.* Measuring an imposing 48 by 36 inches, Paris is a heavily layered, archaeological canvas that excavates the final, desperate moments of the 1927 transatlantic flight. At its center stands a geometric, radiating Eiffel Tower, cast in electric pinks and magentas. This is not merely a monument, but the literal radio beacon that pierced the fog to guide an exhausted Lindbergh to Le Bourget at 10 p.m. Painted over multiple pre-existing compositions and spilling onto its industrial metal frame, the piece is a vital early experiment in the Rauschenberg-inspired assemblage taught by Leandro Soto. The turbulent, heavily worked surface acts as a visual static, capturing the blinding relief of the city lights breaking through the darkest, most terrifying night in aviation history. ![Periscope mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 20x16 inch contemporary artwork detailing the controversial custom periscope installed on the Spirit of St. Louis. Created under Leandro Soto utilizing Robert Rauschenberg collage and Arte Povera techniques with original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive imagery. Exhibited widely, this piece appeals to aviation engineers, historians, and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-periscope-mixed-media-spirit-of-st-louis-aviation-art.jpg) *Periscope, 20" x 16", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited widely at university and gallery shows (excluding the West Valley Art Museum and Fantasy of Flight).* Measuring 20 by 16 inches, Periscope visually dissects one of the most radical, and debated, engineering anomalies of the Spirit of St. Louis. Because Donald A. Hall Sr. placed the 400-gallon fuel tank directly in front of the cockpit to prevent the pilot from being crushed, Lindbergh flew entirely blind, necessitating a custom periscope. Yet, historical consensus suggests Lindbergh rarely used it, preferring to slip the aircraft to see forward. The painting captures this tension, swirling with thick, turbulent eddies of blue, red, and silver acrylic that mimic disrupted airflow. Two stark, yellow-rimmed ocular portals dominate the center, surrounded by embedded 1927 archival photographs from the Donald Hall Estate. The chaotic, layered application—honed under Leandro Soto—transforms a piece of obscure aviation trivia into a profound meditation on blindness, trust, and the desperate mechanics of survival. ![Power mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A striking 36x24 inch contemporary aviation artwork featuring a dynamic yellow and violet propeller swirl over a torn photograph of the Spirit of St. Louis. Created in 2010 under the mentorship of Leandro Soto utilizing Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques. Incorporates original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs. Highly sought by museum collectors, this piece was stolen from Sun Studios in Tempe, Arizona, after exhibitions at the Florida Lindbergh Dinner, West Valley Art Museum, and Phoenix First Friday.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-power-mixed-media-spirit-of-st-louis-aviation-art.jpg) *Power, 36" x 24", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Recycled Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at the Florida Lindbergh Dinner (Fantasy of Flight); West Valley Art Museum; Phoenix First Friday Art Walk; Sun Studios (Tempe). Note: Currently listed as stolen from Sun Studios.* A commanding presence at 36 inches tall, Power is a visceral exploration of mechanical force and historical gravity. The canvas erupts with a sweeping, vortex-like application of golden-yellow and violet acrylic, simulating the deafening roar and invisible thrust of the Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine. At the eye of this painted storm rests a torn, authentic Donald A. Hall Estate photograph of the Spirit of St. Louis, physically anchoring the kinetic energy in reality. Tucked into the lower left corner is a vintage image of Hall himself, acting as the quiet architect of the chaos. Executed in 2010 under the direct supervision of Leandro Soto, the piece embraces Arte Povera’s raw materiality on recycled canvas. Tragically stolen from Sun Studios in Tempe, this foundational work remains a critical, albeit missing, pillar of the Flying Over Time archive. ![Prototype 3 (Digital Projection) multimedia installation by Nova Hall. A revolutionary four-dimensional artwork projecting over 950 images from the 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive onto a prepared, mixed-media canvas screen. Conceptualized under Leandro Soto utilizing Robert Rauschenberg assemblage theories. Instrumental in launching the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) charity. Essential historical documentation for aviation museums.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-prototype-3-digital-projection-spirit-of-st-louis-archive.jpg) *Prototype 3 (Digital Projection), Dimensions Unpublished, Digital Projection on Prepared Canvas Screen with Mixed-Media, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Unveiled during major presentations for the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) educational charity. Note: Not for sale; Institutional Exhibition Asset.* Prototype 3 shatters the two-dimensional plane, representing the ultimate technological evolution of the Robert Rauschenberg assemblage. Acting on the visionary concepts discussed with mentor Leandro Soto, Nova Hall prepared a massive, hanging mixed-media canvas screen—raw, textured, and inherently tied to the Arte Povera movement. Onto this physical substrate, a looping digital projection of over 950 authentic, high-resolution archival images and blueprints from the Donald A. Hall Estate is cast. The resulting collision of physical paint and digital light creates a haunting, four-dimensional ghost of the 1927 Spirit of St. Louis factory floor. A masterstroke of historical preservation through contemporary art, this specific prototype directly inspired the creation of the Flying Over Time 501(c)(3) educational charity. ![Radio Train mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 16x20 inch reversible canvas exploring 1920s transportation and communication technology. Inspired by a vintage photograph taken by Donald A. Hall Sr. Evolving from the Robert Rauschenberg and Leandro Soto assemblage traditions, this 2021 contemporary artwork utilizes forced perspective and negative space. Highly desirable for industrial history and aviation art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-radio-train-reversible-mixed-media-perspective-art.jpg) *Radio Train, 16" x 20", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas, 2021, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Exhibited across select recent gallery showcases.* An evolution of the intense perspective studies begun in Broken Wing, Radio Train is a brilliant, kinetic meditation on 1920s technological acceleration. Designed as a dual-orientation piece, the 16-by-20-inch canvas can be hung horizontally to depict a steam locomotive violently cutting through space, or vertically, transforming the composition into a towering radio transmission antenna. Rendered in aggressive strokes of crimson and pink, the painting directly incorporates original paper elements and references a vintage photograph captured by Donald A. Hall Sr. himself. Executed five years after his formal mentorship with Leandro Soto, Nova Hall masterfully controls negative space and Rauschenberg-style assemblage to explore the competing forces of mass transit and mass communication during the birth of the aerospace era. ![San Diego / The Team mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. Appraised at $18,000, this 29x41 inch masterpiece features silhouettes of the Ryan Airlines team and the Spirit of St. Louis. The custom frame is constructed from authentic 1927 newspaper clippings recovered from Donald A. Hall Sr.'s steamer trunk. Created in 2010 under Leandro Soto, this Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg-inspired piece is a premier acquisition for aviation museums and fine art collectors. Formerly in the permanent collection of the West Valley Art Museum.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-san-diego-the-team-mixed-media-spirit-of-st-louis-assemblage.jpg) *San Diego / The Team, 29" x 41", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Recycled Canvas with Custom Archival Newsprint Frame, 2010, by Nova Hall. Valuation: Appraised at $18,000+. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. First Prize at ASU West. Formerly part of the permanent collection at the West Valley Art Museum (returned to artist upon museum closure). Exhibited at the Challenger Space Center (Lindbergh Foundation Board).* Appraised at over $18,000, San Diego / The Team is a monumental 29-by-41-inch tribute to the invisible hands that built history. The canvas features the ghostly, red-outlined silhouettes of the Ryan Airlines crew standing shoulder-to-shoulder before the Spirit of St. Louis, set against a vibrant, sweeping Californian sky and the deep blues of the Pacific. Hovering above the team are authentic, decoupage photographs from the Donald A. Hall Estate. The masterpiece’s defining feature is its custom frame, entirely constructed from original 1927 newspaper clippings hand-selected by Donald Hall Sr. and recovered from his steamer trunk. Only the text detailing the flight’s narrative is left readable, a masterful application of Arte Povera and Rauschenberg assemblage that physically borders the art with the very history it depicts. ![San Francisco Peaks mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. An immense 8-foot tall by 3-foot wide canvas depicting the Spirit of St. Louis navigating deadly Arizona thunderstorms near Flagstaff. Incorporates Southwest symbols and 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive film strips. Developed under Leandro Soto using Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques. A highly significant narrative piece for aviation museums and contemporary art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-san-francisco-peaks-thunderstorm-mixed-media-aviation-art.jpg) *San Francisco Peaks, 8' x 3', Mixed-Media, Acrylic, and Film Strips on Canvas, 2011, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection.* Towering at an overwhelming 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide, San Francisco Peaks is a colossal vertical narrative that visualizes Donald A. Hall Sr.’s greatest, secret fear. While history fixates on the Atlantic, Hall was terrified of the deadly, high-altitude springtime thunderstorms near Flagstaff, Arizona, knowing the Spirit of St. Louis lacked the ceiling to fly over them. The canvas is a violent, vertical shear of freezing blue skies and a massive, churning red thunderhead threatening to swallow the silver monoplane. Grounded by the red, jagged peaks at the base and embedded with authentic estate film strips falling like rain, the painting investigates the chilling realization that the flight’s most lethal threat lurked not over the ocean, but over the American Southwest. Viscerally executed in the Arte Povera tradition, it is a masterclass in scale and historical suspense. ![Spirit of St Louis in Blue mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. Contemporary fine art incorporating original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs and engineering blueprints. Executed with Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera methods under Leandro Soto's mentorship. Targeted for museum buyers and historical aviation art collectors. Features a striking blue monoplane against a collage of authentic period newsprint and archival imagery.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-spirit-of-st-louis-in-blue-mixed-media-aviation-archive-art.jpg) *Spirit of St. Louis in Blue: 40" x 50", Mixed-Media on Recycled Canvas, 2011. Provenance: Original Collection; ASU; West Valley Art Museum; Phoenix First Friday; Challenger Space Center (presented to Lindbergh Foundation Board under Chairman Larry Williamson).Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at Arizona State University (ASU), West Valley Art Museum, Phoenix First Friday, and the Challenger Space Center.* A monumental 40-by-50-inch masterwork, this canvas thrusts the Spirit of St. Louis into a bold, contemporary light. The aircraft is rendered in electric, sweeping strokes of azure and cobalt, contrasting sharply against a heavily textured background built from authentic 1927 engineering blueprints, period newsprint, and original Donald A. Hall Estate photographs. Channeling Robert Rauschenberg’s assemblage techniques and the resourcefulness of Arte Povera, the physical canvas becomes a historical artifact itself. The collage elements—showing the skeletal construction of the aircraft and the men who built it—bleed through the pigment, guided by the structural and emotional methodologies imparted by Leandro Soto. It is a striking visual paradox: the cold, mathematical precision of aerospace engineering fused with the passionate, fluid movement of fine art. ![Spirit of St Louis in Blue mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. Contemporary fine art incorporating original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs and engineering blueprints. Executed with Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera methods under Leandro Soto's mentorship. Targeted for museum buyers and historical aviation art collectors. Features a striking blue monoplane against a collage of authentic period newsprint and archival imagery.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-spirit-of-st-louis-in-blue-mixed-media-aviation-archive-art-display.jpg) *Spirit of St. Louis in Blue: 40" x 50", Mixed-Media on Recycled Canvas, 2011. Provenance: Original Collection; ASU; West Valley Art Museum; Phoenix First Friday; Challenger Space Center (presented to Lindbergh Foundation Board under Chairman Larry Williamson).Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at Arizona State University (ASU), West Valley Art Museum, Phoenix First Friday, and the Challenger Space Center.* A monumental 40-by-50-inch masterwork, this canvas thrusts the Spirit of St. Louis into a bold, contemporary light. The aircraft is rendered in electric, sweeping strokes of azure and cobalt, contrasting sharply against a heavily textured background built from authentic 1927 engineering blueprints, period newsprint, and original Donald A. Hall Estate photographs. Channeling Robert Rauschenberg’s assemblage techniques and the resourcefulness of Arte Povera, the physical canvas becomes a historical artifact itself. The collage elements—showing the skeletal construction of the aircraft and the men who built it—bleed through the pigment, guided by the structural and emotional methodologies imparted by Leandro Soto. It is a striking visual paradox: the cold, mathematical precision of aerospace engineering fused with the passionate, fluid movement of fine art. ![Sumi Spirits #1 by Nova Hall. Traditional sumi ink on an archival sepia-toned poster featuring Donald A. Hall Sr. and Charles Lindbergh. This piece represents the culmination of traditional Asian brushwork techniques taught by master painter Leandro Soto. Features a traditional red ink chop signature. A unique, highly collectible artifact for aviation history archives and fine art buyers.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-sumi-spirits-1-ink-on-archival-sepia-poster.jpg) *Sumi Spirits #1, Dimensions Unpublished, Sumi Ink on Archival Sepia Poster, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection.* Sumi Spirits #1 is a radical departure in medium but a profound continuation of legacy, representing the deep, traditional Asian brushwork techniques imparted to Nova Hall by master painter Leandro Soto. The canvas is replaced by a highly collectible, archival sepia-toned print detailing the engineering specifications and historical photographs of the Spirit of St. Louis team. Slashing across this pristine historical record are heavy, visceral, and immediate strokes of black sumi ink, forming abstract, ghostly profiles that dominate the composition. Echoing the emotional liberty of Marc Chagall and Vincent Van Gogh, the swift ink gestures breathe wild, contemporary life into the rigid technical data. Stamped with a traditional red ink signature, the piece bridges ancient artistic discipline with 1920s aerospace innovation. ![The Aviator large mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A massive 36x48 inch contemporary evolution of the Charles Lindbergh portrait, Lindy. Created with Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera techniques under Leandro Soto. Incorporates 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive materials. Exhibited at the Challenger Space Center for the Lindbergh Board and ASU. A premier piece for aviation art collectors and museum buyers.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-the-aviator-charles-lindbergh-large-mixed-media.jpg) *The Aviator, 36" x 48", Mixed-Media on Canvas with Painted Frame, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited extensively at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Challenger Space Center (presented to the Lindbergh Foundation Board).* A colossal 36-by-48-inch masterwork, The Aviator is the explosive, grand-scale evolution of the foundational Lindy portrait. Charles Lindbergh’s face, rendered in feverish, layered crimsons and ochres drawn from the emotional palettes of Marc Chagall, peers out from behind oversized flight goggles. Below him, a stark red geometric grid—representing Donald A. Hall Sr.’s unforgiving aerodynamic math and wing structures—anchors the chaotic, swirling sky. True to the raw ethos of Arte Povera instilled by Leandro Soto, the aggressive pigment bleeds heavily over the canvas boundaries and directly onto the physical frame. The surface is heavily scarred with embedded historical documents from the Donald A. Hall Estate, utilizing Robert Rauschenberg’s assemblage techniques to physically trap the myth of the aviator within the undeniable paper trail of the engineer. ![The Chief Engineer mixed-media portrait by Nova Hall. A 16x12 inch contemporary fine art painting of Donald A. Hall Sr., the genius behind the Spirit of St. Louis. Created under the observation of Leandro Soto using Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques and Arte Povera principles. Incorporates original 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs. Highly sought by aviation art collectors and museum archives seeking historical aerospace narratives.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-chief-engineer-donald-hall-mixed-media-portrait.jpg) *The Chief Engineer, 16" x 12", Mixed-Media on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited extensively across all major collection tours and Arizona State University (ASU).* A psychological masterwork measuring 16 by 12 inches, The Chief Engineer is Nova Hall’s ultimate, visceral tribute to his grandfather, Donald A. Hall Sr. The canvas vibrates with intense, cross-hatched strokes of crimson, magenta, and electric blue—channeling the profound emotional palettes of Marc Chagall to depict a young man on the precipice of changing the world. The piercing, luminous blue eyes are painted with the exact intensity found in the 1927 archival photographs. Hovering at the crown of the composition, embedded directly into the substrate via Robert Rauschenberg’s assemblage techniques, are the authentic, torn photographs that inspired the work. Watched over by mentor Leandro Soto—who recognized the piece's innate perfection and offered zero corrections—the painting embraces the unpolished, raw materiality of Arte Povera to capture the brilliant, burning intellect of aviation’s forgotten architect. ![The Whirlwind Engine mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 22x18 inch experimental contemporary artwork honoring the Wright J-5c engine of the Spirit of St. Louis. Utilizes Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg collage methods on recycled canvas and frame. Mentored by Leandro Soto. Embedded with 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive texts. Essential acquisition for aerospace museums, aviation historians, and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-whirlwind-engine-j5c-mixed-media-aviation-assemblage.jpg) *The Whirlwind Engine, 22" x 18", Mixed-Media on Recycled Canvas with Painted Frame, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at Arizona State University (ASU) and various Phoenix-area showcases.* Pulsing with kinetic, mechanical energy, this 22-by-18-inch canvas immortalizes the beating heart of the Spirit of St. Louis—the Wright Whirlwind J-5c engine. Painted in aggressive, radial strokes of blood-red and stark white, the engine block and steel propeller burst forward from a deeply textured, shadowy background. The substrate is armored in authentic 1927 texts and aerospace documentation from the Donald A. Hall Estate, executing Robert Rauschenberg’s ideals of historical assemblage. The thick, unrefined application of pigment bleeding directly onto the recycled frame is a textbook realization of Arte Povera, forged under the direct influence of Leandro Soto. Contrasting the cold metal of 1920s aviation technology against the fiery, emotional palettes of Marc Chagall, the piece visually explains why Donald Hall—with his extensive prior Bellanca experience—knew this specific engine was the only choice to conquer Raymond Orteig’s impossible transatlantic challenge. ![Trans-Atlantic mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. Depicts the Spirit of St. Louis aircraft flying toward the Eiffel Tower over a geometric grid. Created with Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg collage techniques featuring 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive materials. Influenced by Leandro Soto and Marc Chagall. Acquired by S. Royer for $10,000. Highly sought by aviation art collectors and museum archives.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-trans-atlantic-spirit-of-st-louis-mixed-media-painting.jpg) *Trans-Atlantic: Mixed-Media on Recycled Canvas, 2011. Provenance: Challenger Space Center (Lindbergh Foundation Board); Buckeye Airfair; Acquired by S. Royer ($10,000).Provenance: Exhibited at the Challenger Space Center under CEO Tim Harris, and the Buckeye Airfair near Luke AFB. Acquired by S. Royer (Colorado) for $10,000.* Dynamic and kinetic, Trans-Atlantic captures the perilous velocity of the 1927 flight. The Spirit of St. Louis banks aggressively over a skeletal, geometric grid—a visual representation of Donald A. Hall Sr.’s unforgiving aerodynamic calculations and the latitude lines of the unforgiving ocean. In the distance, the Eiffel Tower rises against a turbulent, Chagall-esque crimson sky, marking the impossible destination. Embedded directly into the lower right quadrant are fragments of authentic 1927 text, anchoring the piece in Robert Rauschenberg’s tradition of historical assemblage. The raw application of paint and integrated ephemera showcase the Arte Povera principles championed by mentor Leandro Soto, creating a visceral sense of speed, isolation, and ultimate triumph. ![Tree of Life #1 mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A deeply spiritual contemporary artwork exploring the Kabbalistic sephirot through Arte Povera and Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques. Influenced by Rabbi Lee of Hillel, Burning Man, and mentor Leandro Soto. Features rich Marc Chagall-inspired colors and Hebrew text. A highly personal and desirable piece for contemporary art collectors focusing on religious and existential themes.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-tree-of-life-1-kabbalah-mixed-media-art.jpg) *Tree of Life #1, Dimensions Unpublished, Mixed-Media on Canvas, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Personal Collection of Nova Hall. An evolution from the Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life triptych.* A profound philosophical departure from the aviation archives, Tree of Life #1 plunges into the existential and spiritual depths of the Kabbalistic sephirot. Influenced heavily by the artist's counseling with Rabbi Lee of Hillel and the transcendent culture of Burning Man, the canvas features the ten interconnected nodes of the Tree of Life, burning in rich, Chagall-esque crimsons and golds against a turbulent forest-green background. Heavy, textured Hebrew script roots the bottom of the composition. Continuing the methodologies of mentor Leandro Soto, Nova utilizes the raw, unrefined material layering of Arte Povera and the chaotic assemblage style of Robert Rauschenberg to create a painting that feels less like a modern canvas and more like an excavated, ancient religious artifact pulsing with surviving energy. ![Triumph mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A foundational 2010 contemporary art piece featuring a shattered, stained-glass depiction of the Statue of Liberty set against a purple backdrop. Created under Leandro Soto, this artwork utilizes Robert Rauschenberg assemblage techniques, embedding 1927 Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs of the Spirit of St. Louis. Stolen from Sun Studios in Tempe, Arizona. A critical piece for fine art museums and aviation history collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-triumph-statue-of-liberty-mixed-media-aviation-art.jpg) *Triumph, Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas (Painted over an existing work), 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited at the Florida Lindbergh Dinner and multiple national locations. Note: Currently listed as stolen from Sun Studios during the anniversary show.* An intensely psychological work, Triumph fractures the ultimate symbol of American arrival. Painted directly over a hidden, pre-existing canvas under the guidance of Leandro Soto, the piece presents the Statue of Liberty shattered like a stained-glass window. Heavy, black assemblage lines splinter the canvas into geometric shards of vibrant violet and stark white. Trapped within these fragmented panes are authentic, historical photographs from the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive, capturing the Spirit of St. Louis and the men behind it. The artwork is a profound visual metaphor for the fractured nature of fame and memory—how a singular historical triumph is pieced together from dozens of shattered, forgotten perspectives. Deeply experimental and tragically stolen from Sun Studios in Tempe, it remains one of the most conceptually vital works in the collection. ![Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life triptych painting by Nova Hall. Three 8x3 foot panels commissioned by the David and Marilyn Frazer Memorial Award for the Arts (Hillel ASU). Utilizes sumi ink, acrylic, and reversed Nazi stamps to explore 1,000 years of Jewish history, family resilience, and the Holocaust. Mentored by Leandro Soto. A monumental acquisition for Holocaust museums, Jewish cultural archives, and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-unwavering-faith-unwavering-life-triptych-sumi-mixed-media.jpg) *Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life, Triptych (Three 8' x 3' Panels), Mixed-Media, Acrylic, and Sumi Ink on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Commissioned via the David and Marilyn Frazer Memorial Award for the Arts ($1,500 Grant). Unveiled at the Tempe Center for the Arts. *Note - Damaged in car accident - ready for reframing.* A staggering, monumental triptych, Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life consists of three 8-foot-tall panels that redefine the narrative of Jewish history. Commissioned through a prestigious grant and unveiled at the Tempe Center for the Arts, the work was conceptually revolutionized after Nova Hall toured the Skirball Museum, choosing to focus on millennia of flourishing family life rather than being defined solely by the atrocities of the Reich. The panels are saturated in deeply symbolic hues: Red (the feminine, the bloodshed), Green (the child, rebirth), and Yellow (the masculine). Towering over these vibrant backgrounds are masterful, fluid sumi-e ink figures and Stars of David, taught by mentor Leandro Soto. Subversively, the enormous "tablets" are textured with the actual, physically reversed stamps of Nazi Germany—crushing the symbols of hate beneath the enduring, vibrant brushstrokes of cultural survival. ![Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life triptych painting by Nova Hall. Three 8x3 foot panels commissioned by the David and Marilyn Frazer Memorial Award for the Arts (Hillel ASU). Utilizes sumi ink, acrylic, and reversed Nazi stamps to explore 1,000 years of Jewish history, family resilience, and the Holocaust. Mentored by Leandro Soto. A monumental acquisition for Holocaust museums, Jewish cultural archives, and fine art collectors.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-unwavering-faith-unwavering-life-triptych-sumi-mixed-media-display.jpg) *Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life, Triptych (Three 8' x 3' Panels), Mixed-Media, Acrylic, and Sumi Ink on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Commissioned via the David and Marilyn Frazer Memorial Award for the Arts ($1,500 Grant). Unveiled at the Tempe Center for the Arts. *Note - Damaged in car accident - ready for reframing.* A staggering, monumental triptych, Unwavering Faith, Unwavering Life consists of three 8-foot-tall panels that redefine the narrative of Jewish history. Commissioned through a prestigious grant and unveiled at the Tempe Center for the Arts, the work was conceptually revolutionized after Nova Hall toured the Skirball Museum, choosing to focus on millennia of flourishing family life rather than being defined solely by the atrocities of the Reich. The panels are saturated in deeply symbolic hues: Red (the feminine, the bloodshed), Green (the child, rebirth), and Yellow (the masculine). Towering over these vibrant backgrounds are masterful, fluid sumi-e ink figures and Stars of David, taught by mentor Leandro Soto. Subversively, the enormous "tablets" are textured with the actual, physically reversed stamps of Nazi Germany—crushing the symbols of hate beneath the enduring, vibrant brushstrokes of cultural survival. ![Visions mixed-media painting by Nova Hall. A 16x20 inch portrait of Charles Lindbergh exploring his hallucinatory experiences during the 1927 transatlantic flight. Created under Leandro Soto, this piece blends Robert Rauschenberg assemblage and Arte Povera techniques, incorporating original Donald A. Hall Estate Archive photographs. Exhibited from ASU to Sun Studios in Tempe. Ideal for contemporary art collectors and aviation historians.](https://ggovqvzgputcdzqgbxgv.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/public-media/e8ce061a-cd0a-4f89-b61d-e7cf0d4534dc/art/nova-hall-visions-charles-lindbergh-mixed-media-portrait-art.jpg) *Visions, 16" x 20", Mixed-Media and Acrylic on Canvas, 2010, by Nova Hall. Provenance: Original Flying Over Time Art Collection. Exhibited extensively from Arizona State University (ASU) to recent showcases in Tempe, AZ.* A direct conceptual descendant of Lindy, Visions plunges into the psychological abyss of the 33.5-hour transatlantic flight. Measuring 16 by 20 inches, the portrait of Charles Lindbergh is heavily distorted, rendered in feverish, swirling strokes of crimson, green, and gold. The aviator's oversized goggles dominate the composition, reflecting not the sky, but the literal and figurative ghosts he encountered during the longest night of his life. Embedded within the erratic, textured acrylic are authentic fragments of the Donald A. Hall Estate Archive, grounding Lindbergh's sleep-deprived hallucinations in historical reality. Cultivated under the mentorship of Leandro Soto, the piece uses the chaotic layering of Arte Povera to visualize the frayed edges of human endurance and the surreal intersection of man and machine. --- ## Research, permissions, and image requests Donna Segura, Media Director · media@oleanderpr.com [Commercial Licensing](/media/flying-over-time/rights)