Nectar 2014

Bernadette Resha created "Nectar" to explore a world of contrasting planes and textures. The artwork presents an array of horizontal bands, each with its own distinct pattern and colour, creating a structured yet dynamic visual field. Resha destabilizes the traditional picture plane. The hummingbird and flower are framed within a rectangular insert, disrupting the overall patterned surface. This break in the pictorial structure invites a deconstruction of the artwork's formal elements. How do these elements engage with the broader cultural codes associated with nature and representation? The patterns and bright colors evoke a sense of ornamentation, while the hummingbird introduces a naturalistic element. The composition challenges fixed meanings, engaging with new ways of thinking about space and perception. Through her strategic deployment of contrasting forms and textures, Resha invites us to consider how these elements contribute to the overall meaning. It reminds us that art is not a singular, unchanging entity, but rather a site of ongoing interpretation.