A moment of grace. A movement of hope. A legacy that flies forever.
Come Fly With Me was painted live by world-renowned artist Michael Israel during the Come Fly With Me Gala in South Carolina, benefiting the Marlie Dru Sullivan Foundation in January 2025.
The artwork immortalizes Marlie and her legacy — a radiant dancer poised before a fountain, her silhouette lifted skyward in perfect harmony of grace, light, and strength. The golden tones glow like sunlight on water, while shimmering splashes of white evoke the fountain’s spray — each droplet a symbol of the joy and energy she shared so freely with the world.
Marlie’s love for dance began at just four years old and became the rhythm of her life. Though her time was heartbreakingly brief, her spirit continues to move others through the foundation that bears her name — celebrating the arts, empowering young dancers, and inspiring everyone to “Live Like Marlie.”
At the gala, more than 600 people came together to honor her life, her light, and her message of hope. Owning this piece connects you to that same spirit — a beautiful and empowering message to embrace life and one another with courage, compassion, and joy.
Each purchase helps carry Marlie’s light forward, transforming art into action and ensuring that her love of life and movement continues to lift others ever higher.