Wedding Slippers 1935 - 1942

Edna Rex painted “Wedding Slippers” on paper, using watercolor. The washes of color build the form of the shoe so delicately, it's like Rex is trying to capture a fleeting memory. There’s such tenderness here, like the shoe itself is a vessel of precious moments. I mean, who keeps their wedding slippers? It's more than just nostalgia, it’s about holding onto a feeling, a promise. The way the colors bleed and blend gives the shoe an almost ethereal quality. Look closely at the ribbon - see how the blue fades into the cream of the slipper? It’s subtle, but it creates a sense of softness, of dreams. This reminds me of Fairfield Porter, with his quiet interiors and everyday objects imbued with such feeling. But Rex brings her own touch, a gentle hand that transforms a simple shoe into something deeply personal, a little treasure to be cherished.