In a style reminiscent of the French master Matisse, Montreal-born Mel Davis reinvents the traditional still life.

Still Life (Study Of Leaves)

More Works By Mel Davis Oil on canvas on panel 2020
22 × 28 in 55.88 × 71.12 cm
$4,050 USD
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About Still Life (Study Of Leaves)

In a style reminiscent of the French master Matisse, Montreal-born Mel Davis reinvents the traditional still life. Organic shapes, inspired by nature appear in fresh colours—green, orange, turquoise, black and white to create this bold abstract composition.

“My paintings investigate iconic themes in art such as landscape, the portrait, the interior. I am interested in how we as makers and viewers can find endless modes of description and emotional connection in these classical representations.” Mel Davis

She graduated from Concordia University with a BFA in 1998. A short study trip at the Slade School of Art in London was followed by a move to California where she acquired her MFA at the San Francisco Institute of Art. Davis still lives in the Bay area. Her work has been shown in both solo and group shows in Canada and the U.S.
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