In the Summer Time...

In 2002, Damien Hirst created "In the Summer Time" using household gloss paint on canvas and dead butterflies to create the idea that they simply landed  in the paint and got stuck.

"In the Summer Time"
2002
Butterflies and household gloss canvas
Diameter: 1600mm (63inches)

I really like the colours and the cloud effects in this painting. The colours and patterns on the butterflies wings are also incredible and look very life-like (despite being dead), almost as if they would fly off any minute. I think the round canvas also creates the idea of eternity/infinity with the never-ending skyscape within the never-ending circle of the canvas.

I think the simplicity of this painting is what makes it so eye-catching.