A Place to Land - Diptych

Size: 88 x 88 cm (each panel)

Medium: Oil on Board

Framing: Framed in a beautiful hand made Tasmanian oak floating / gallery frame.

Shipping: From my studio to your home. Each painting is carefully wrapped and securely packaged to protect it on its journey, then safely sent anywhere in Australia, ready to hang and enjoy.

Gather "A Place To Land" is a joyful celebration of togetherness, capturing the lively ritual that unfolds each evening as a flock of galahs returns to the treetops.

Spanning two large boards, this original diptych invites you into the heart of the gathering, where every bird has its own small story to tell.

Some arrive with wings outstretched, preparing to land among the branches. Others have already settled in, nibbling at twigs, watching the newcomers, or quietly perched side by side as the day draws to a close.

There is movement, personality and playful conversation woven throughout the painting, yet beneath the cheerful energy lies something beautifully familiar, the comfort of returning to a place where you are welcomed.

Painted in Shay Pappas' signature expressive style, richly layered textures and energetic mark-making bring the tree alive with vibrant greens and the unmistakable pinks of Australia's beloved galahs.

As part of the Gather Collection, this contemporary Australian original oil painting celebrates connection, community and the simple joy of finding your place among others. Created for art collectors and interior designers seeking original Australian art with warmth, character and presence, Gather "A Place To Land" is a striking statement artwork that fills a room with colour, movement and storytelling.

Whether displayed in a family living space or a thoughtfully designed interior, this large-scale diptych offers a daily reminder that home is not simply a place, it is the feeling of being welcomed when you arrive.

Living with the Artwork

Designed to become the heart of a room, Gather "A Place To Land" transforms large walls with its vibrant colour, generous scale and engaging story.

Hung above a sofa, bed, dining setting or entrance, the diptych creates an uplifting focal point that naturally draws people in, inviting conversation and rewarding every closer look with another delightful discovery among the branches.