This painting was completed in May of 2025 and was commissioned by one of Leslie’s long time friends and biggest art collector.
The artwork depicts a whirling, twisting formation of leaves emerging from what appears to be a black magician’s top hat. The leaves create a dynamic, spiraling movement upward from the container, forming an ethereal, tornado-like structure. The piece uses a dark, muted palette with earthy green tones against a shadowy background, creating a strong sense of contrast. The artwork has a dreamlike, surrealist quality, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between human-made objects and natural forces. The whirlwind of leaves suggests nature’s power to transform and transcend containment, perhaps symbolizing imagination or creativity breaking free from conventional boundaries.