In Bermuda every night, we can be assured of singing from our beloved tree frogs. There has to be thousands and thousands of them to make such a chorus. Sometimes we are not even aware of them because it is such a common occurrence. This sound may be nature’s way of lulling us to sleep. The tree frog’s talent and pattern of behaviour formed the concept of this painting.
In the background is an arrangement of scratchy dry brush strokes. Light splotches of splattered paint are also used to the simulate dew or mist which a tree frog would likely encounter in their nightly activity. Bold colour was formed into a shape of drips, a ledge-like image and vibrant stars which are meant to evoke the blissful outdoor playground of tree frogs.
Lastly, a tree frog drawing was made into a stencil and replicated a number of times. Although tree frogs’ colour usually blend in with nature, this painting depicts them with vivid colours in an effort to emphasize their springy and effervescent nature. This artwork is designed imagining the nightly adventures of tree frogs and the chaos within the harmony.