“Art in Flight” on Display at Leesburg Executive Airport

The Leesburg Commission on Public Art has installed a new exhibition at the Leesburg Executive Airport featuring the work of local artist and illustrator Megan O’Hanlin.

Titled Art in Flight, the exhibit showcases a series of paintings that celebrate femininity, nostalgia and visual storytelling through bold color and dynamic composition. Drawing on a vibrant palette and decorative patterns, O’Hanlin’s work explores the glamour and symbolism of the golden era of flight attendants.

“I was heavily inspired by reading Fly Girl by Ann Hood and SkyGirls: A Photographic History of the Airline Stewardess by Bruce McAllister and Stephan Wilkinson,” O’Hanlin said. “My work is always feminine and colorful, incorporating patterns and elements of fashion. It is incredibly exciting to have my work on display, especially in the Town of Leesburg. I am so grateful for this opportunity.”

O’Hanlin is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in Painting at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

The exhibit will remain on display through May 2026 and may be viewed in person during normal airport hours, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.