As this ecotreasures magazine issue renders a special recognition of Mother Earth’s diverse skills as an artist, we highlight art by nature that stands out for a beautifully applied fines art principle: repetition. For instance, multiple living organisms of the same species may be artistically displayed in a natural area, inducing an instant attraction. Mother Earth may apply the repetition technique to a single work of art or arrange nature’s gifts in a repetitive pattern to create serial art. You may check this article’s photo gallery to see images that show this type of art by nature seen in Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. Observe the intriguing exhibit of fungi growing on a moist dark tree trunk also harboring a snail and green moss. The arrangement of light salmon-colored fungi of the same species and of diverse sizes evokes a delicate rhythm on a Mother Earth’s creation that resembles an assemblage sculpture. Also, look at eight astounding mahogany trees along the left side of a rainforest road—a sculpture series by nature. Then see bamboo stems grown next to each other and with different green tones, appearances and textures yet living in harmony—another serial sculpture-like artistic expression by Mother Earth.

When exploring living organisms in the outdoors, notice their companions and surroundings. You may find artistic nature’s displays by means of repetition. If so, value nature’s artistry.