Symmetry Watercolor 70 Butterfly 1948

M.C. Escher’s ‘Symmetry Watercolor 70 Butterfly’ presents a world seen through the lens of geometry. It's a playful, repeating pattern of butterflies, rendered in watercolor. I can almost feel Escher's mind at work here, methodically planning how these little creatures lock together so perfectly. The colors - a mix of oranges, yellows, and purples - give it a slightly psychedelic feel, like a garden seen in a dream. You can tell that Escher was not trying to capture a fleeting moment of pure expression here. It makes me think about the relationship between order and chaos, and how artists are always trying to make sense of the world around them. Escher’s butterflies remind us that we are all interconnected, and that even the smallest creature can play a part in the bigger picture. This idea of continuous transformation and metamorphosis is a conversation that artists have been having with one another for centuries.