Reflections on Arcturus
Reflections on Arcturus (1997) is an example of Roberta Booth’s wonderland garden works. In these scenes, gardens represent heavenly realms, within which she presents a wonderland of symbols and marvels inspired by her travels and spiritual journey. . The mysterious nature of these works encourage an appreciation of the limits of human knowledge, whilst the temple in the right-hand side references the work as a spiritual space for reflection. Symbols – such as the spreading golden skirt-like shape (far left-hand side) and handprint shapes (right-hand side) – invite us to recognise and find our own stories.
‘Arcturus’ is the brightest star in the northern constellation, perhaps referring to the bright star in the left-hand side of the painting.
