Down to Earth 2014

Bernadette Resha made this painting called 'Down to Earth', and it really sings with a limited palette of blues, whites, and purples. It's got this wonderful, layered feel. It reminds me that artmaking is always a process, a kind of building-up and breaking-down. Look at how Resha handles the paint. It's not about hiding the brushstrokes or creating a smooth surface. Instead, she lets the texture shine. The blues aren't just flat; they have a vibrancy. The patterns on the vase feel almost like they're breathing. The little circles and leaves aren’t just decorative, they become part of a conversation about seeing and feeling. This piece makes me think of artists like Matisse, who weren’t afraid to play with color and pattern. Resha takes that playful energy and makes something all her own, reminding us that art is always an ongoing conversation. It’s not about having all the answers but embracing the questions.