Go Your Way hand painted leather messenger bag.
The foundation of the piece is formed from an original leather messenger bag, carrying visible traces of time, wear, and use.
The composition evolves directly on the surface, guided by the natural structure of the leather — its creases, abrasions, and tonal depth.
Hand-painted elements and lettering are not applied as decoration, but emerge as part of the object’s identity, integrated into its existing character.
The surface carries the language of erosion, memory, and reconstruction. Faded tones, softened edges, and layered pigment create a presence that feels discovered rather than made.
The object exists between function and artifact, between object and memory.
The piece is developed and finished within the Fly Art Atelier practice.
Each object evolves directly on the material, guided by texture, wear, and structure.
No stencils.
No duplication.
The composition evolves directly on the garment, guided by texture, wear, and structure.
This is not customization.
This is transformation.
One-of-a-kind piece.
Created at Fly Art Atelier.
Fly Art Atelier
made with love
in California
Fly Art Atelier is part of the broader artistic practice of Vladimir Mukhin, a painter and object artist working in California.
More works and paintings by Vladimir Mukhin:
www.muhinart.com
Go Your Way – Hand Painted Leather Messenger Bag | Fly Art Atelier
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OBJECT DETAILS
Object Name: Go Your Way
Object Type: Artist Modified Object
Category: Bag
Original Object: Leather Messenger Bag
Atelier: Fly Art Atelier, California
Object ID: FAA-BAGS-001
Year: 2022
Collection: Fly Art Atelier Archive Collection
Materials: Leather, Paint, Pigment
Techniques: Hand Painting, Surface Distressing, Patina Work
SHIPPING & CARE
Ships from California, USA.
This is a one-of-a-kind handmade object created at Fly Art Atelier in California. Please handle with care.
Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and direct sunlight.
Clean gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Leather conditioner may be used if necessary, avoiding painted areas.
CERTIFICATE OF OBJECT
This piece is a unique Fly Art Atelier object. Hand reconstructed and finished by Vladimir Mukhin.
A signed certificate confirming authenticity and Object ID accompanies the piece.
No reproduction of this design will be made.
ATELIER DETAILS
One-of-a-kind piece.
Reimagined at Fly Art Atelier.
Fly Art Atelier
made with love
in California