Leaves 1963

Mary Fedden’s “Leaves,” created in 1963, is a vibrant still life painting that exemplifies her distinctive style. The composition features a pear on a plate with a starburst pattern, a vase with leaves, and a single fruit, all set against a warm, orange backdrop. The artist's signature use of bold, flat colors and simplified forms imbues the work with a sense of playful abstraction, while the subject matter—a humble still life—grounds the piece in the realm of everyday observation. Fedden’s paintings often explore themes of domesticity and nature, capturing the beauty of the ordinary in a distinctive and engaging manner.