When Pigs Fly

Turning the Impossible Into Possible Through Faith, Prayer & Imagination

“They Said It Would Happen When Pigs Fly. I Said, Watch Me Soar.”

When Pigs Fly is a vibrant, imaginative, and inspirational work of contemporary street art by Los Angeles artist and muralist Mike Norice, featuring his beloved original character, Powerful Paul.

High above the streets of Downtown Los Angeles, Powerful Paul takes an extraordinary ride through the city skyline on the back of a giant, smiling, pink flying piggy bank.

With a paint bucket in hand, Paul spreads an explosion of colorful splatter paint across the urban landscape, transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.

But this whimsical adventure carries a much deeper meaning.

What if the things we've been told are impossible are only waiting for us to believe they're possible?

When Pigs Fly — Redefining the Impossible

We've all heard the familiar expression “When pigs fly.”

It's a phrase often used to dismiss an idea, reject a possibility, or suggest that something will never happen.

But in Mike Norice's world of Powerful Paul, that expression takes on an entirely different meaning.

Rather than accepting limitations or allowing doubt to determine his future, Powerful Paul challenges the impossible.

If someone says it can't happen until pigs fly, Paul simply finds a pig and takes flight.

Through this playful interpretation, When Pigs Fly encourages viewers to dream beyond their circumstances, challenge expectations, and believe in possibilities that others may not yet see.

It's a reminder that the word impossible often reflects the limits of someone's imagination rather than the limits of what can actually be achieved.

The Power of Prayer — Where Paul's Strength Begins

At the heart of this artwork is one of the most meaningful elements of Powerful Paul's identity:

His power comes through prayer.

As Paul soars above Los Angeles, a glowing green energy radiates from his white T-shirt, representing the spiritual strength, faith, and belief that guide him.

This luminous energy symbolizes the power of prayer and the confidence that comes from trusting in something greater than ourselves.

For Powerful Paul, his greatest strength isn't the ability to fly or perform extraordinary acts.

His true power comes from his faith, his positive spirit, and his belief that through prayer, anything is possible.

The glowing energy surrounding him becomes a visual representation of that belief, reminding viewers that faith can give us the courage to pursue dreams that once seemed beyond our reach.

A Flying Piggy Bank — Dreaming Beyond Limitations

Adding another layer of symbolism, Powerful Paul's flying companion isn't just an ordinary pig.

It's a giant pink piggy bank with wings.

Traditionally associated with saving money, financial security, and prosperity, the piggy bank introduces themes of abundance, opportunity, and the freedom to dream bigger.

By giving the piggy bank wings, Norice transforms an everyday symbol into an imaginative representation of breaking free from limitations.

Together, Powerful Paul and his flying piggy bank remind us that our dreams shouldn't be confined by our circumstances, our resources, or the expectations of others.

Faith gives us the courage to dream. Imagination gives those dreams wings.

Spreading Love and Color Across Los Angeles

Below Powerful Paul, the streets and skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles are depicted in dramatic grayscale tones.

Above the city, Paul releases vibrant splashes of red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and white paint, creating an energetic contrast against the muted urban landscape.

The colorful splatter paint represents joy, creativity, positivity, and love.

As he flies through the sky, Paul isn't simply enjoying his own extraordinary adventure.

He's spreading happiness and inspiration to the world below.

The artwork combines Mike Norice's signature elements of contemporary street art, urban realism, colorful abstract expressionism, and playful character design.

The contrast between the realistic Los Angeles cityscape and the imaginative flying characters creates a dynamic composition that celebrates the freedom of creativity and the power of positive thinking.

More Than Art — A Reminder That Anything Is Possible

When Pigs Fly is more than a colorful piece of contemporary wall art.

It's a celebration of faith, imagination, perseverance, and the courage to believe in yourself.

This artwork represents:

• Faith & Prayer: Recognizing the spiritual strength that helps us overcome obstacles and pursue our dreams.

• Making the Impossible Possible: Challenging doubt, limitations, and negative expectations.

• Dreaming Big: Encouraging people to imagine possibilities beyond their current circumstances.

• Prosperity & Abundance: Using the flying piggy bank as a playful symbol of opportunity and financial aspirations.

• Creativity & Self-Expression: Celebrating the power of imagination to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.

• Love & Positivity: Inspiring people to spread happiness, kindness, and encouragement wherever life takes them.

A Unique Statement Piece for Your Art Collection

With its vibrant colors, imaginative storytelling, and inspirational message, When Pigs Fly makes an unforgettable addition to any space.

This colorful contemporary street art print is perfect for:

• Collectors of contemporary urban art and Los Angeles street art.

• Fans of Mike Norice's original Powerful Paul character.

• People who appreciate inspirational and faith-based artwork.

• Entrepreneurs, dreamers, and creative thinkers.

• Collectors of African American and contemporary Black art.

• Modern homes, offices, studios, and creative workspaces.

• Anyone who believes in the power of prayer, positivity, and possibility.

Whether displayed in a home, office, gallery, or creative environment, When Pigs Fly serves as a daily reminder to keep dreaming, keep believing, and never allow someone else's limitations to define your possibilities.

About the Artist — Mike Norice

Mike Norice is a Los Angeles-based contemporary artist and muralist from Watts, California, known for his vibrant artwork, imaginative characters, and meaningful visual storytelling.

Through his work, Norice explores themes of community, culture, faith, positivity, perseverance, and the transformative power of art.

His original character, Powerful Paul, embodies these values through colorful adventures and inspirational messages designed to encourage people of all ages.

By blending contemporary street art with playful imagination and powerful symbolism, Norice creates artwork that entertains, inspires, and encourages viewers to see the world through a different lens.

Believe Bigger. Dream Higher. Make the Impossible Possible.

When Pigs Fly reminds us that limitations are often created by the boundaries of our own thinking.

Through faith, prayer, imagination, and determination, we can discover possibilities beyond what others believe is achievable.

“They Said It Would Happen When Pigs Fly. I Said, Watch Me Soar.”

Bring home When Pigs Fly by Mike Norice — an inspiring celebration of faith, creativity, positivity, and the belief that anything is possible.