BEAUTY IN TRANSITION, FALL LEAF - 01

BEAUTY IN TRANSITION, FALL LEAF - 01. Size 20” H x 20" W x 1” D
 
The leaves wave
in the crisp air,
swirling to the ground
without much notice—
until one walks by,
crunching with every step.
 
I love the fall season. It is a time when cooler weather invites the leaves to reveal their rich autumn colors. Often, leaves carry more than one earthy tone, creating a kaleidoscope of warm hues. As they decay, the skeletal remains of their veins are exposed—each one unique, like a fingerprint.
 
Beauty in Transition reflects the final stage of a season coming to an end. The fragile, decaying leaf serves as a reminder that even in fading, there is still beauty, texture, and purpose. What appears worn or passing away is not without value; it carries the marks of time, endurance, and the quiet grace found in letting go.
 
For this art piece, I recreated the look of a decaying leaf, interpreted through collaged fabric and thread to reveal its veins. The leaf “floats” on a bed of fabric and is finished with both machine and hand stitching. It is set in a sunken, walnut-stained frame and uniquely topped with a floating acrylic glass sheet.
 
My unique art pieces feature poetry on the back and add a pop of color to any wall. It comes ready to hang with a wall screw included for your convenience.