Natures Best 2014

Bernadette Resha created "Nature's Best" using acrylic paint. The artwork’s symmetrical composition immediately grabs our attention, dominated by the striking butterfly with its wings outspread. Resha employs a clever use of colour to guide our gaze. The bright yellow background contrasts with the various greens of the surrounding foliage. Look closely at the butterfly. The gradient of blues across its wings, accentuated by black and white spots, creates a captivating focal point. This deliberate contrast and symmetry serves to emphasize the butterfly as the picture’s central signifier. The butterfly motif can be interpreted through the lens of semiotics, where its transformation from caterpillar to butterfly symbolizes metamorphosis and renewal, concepts deeply embedded in cultural and philosophical discourse. Consider how the formal elements—colour, symmetry, and composition—work together to create a visually engaging piece that prompts reflection on themes of change and beauty in the natural world. The artwork functions as a sign, continuously inviting new readings and interpretations.