“This metamorphosis is one of the most amazing events in nature. Therefore, we feel Penang too should be transformed from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly and continue enjoying sustainable growth and prosperity,” - The Star Metro, Wed 14 Jan 2009.
Metamorphosis is indeed one of the greatest inspiration from nature. Although the end product, butterfly, is beautiful, the transformation process is however a struggle. All the eight pairs of caterpillar's legs will have to be shed before it can form the pupa. It will stay there for about 10-15 days (it could take longer if the surrounding environmet is not condusive) when during this time its body part will have to be disintegrated and reintegrated to form the body of the butterfly. After the cycle it will then have to push itself out of the pupa before it spreads its wing to become butterfly.
It is really appropriate for Jerry and Eilise to use metamorphosis as their concept to depict Penang's future. Penang has a lot to offer but because of the lack of political will, it has not yet achieved its true potential. There are a lot of struggles ahead of us to make this island a model of excellence. Like the caterpillar, we will strive harder to make Penang a butterfly one day!
Jerry and Eilise, the masterminds of the winning design. Well done!
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