Maple Leaves (Piled) refer to the circular mounds formed when fallen maple foliage is gathered into heaps, either by natural forces or human hands. The distinctive lobed shape of each leaf, with its broad surface and pointed edges, creates a layered texture when amassed together, their overlapping forms producing a dense, almost sculptural composition. In autumn, these piles showcase a kaleidoscope of fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges, reflecting the celebrated seasonal transformation of the Acer genus.

Native across the Northern Hemisphere, from North America to Europe and Asia, maples are iconic for their autumn color displays, and their leaves remain emblematic even after they fall. As ground material, piles of maple leaves play ecological roles by sheltering insects and enriching the soil as they decay. Culturally, they carry nostalgic associations of play, ritual, and seasonal change, embodying both the abundance and impermanence of nature’s cycles.