Pomona 2021

Mary Jane Ansell’s 2021 painting “Pomona” is a contemporary realism artwork depicting a woman opening a birdcage, with an orange tree and a flying bird in the background. The woman’s dress and the setting suggest a historical influence, while the birdcage and oranges are contemporary elements that add a layer of symbolism to the work. The artwork alludes to themes of freedom, confinement, and nature.