A single tree extends across two opposing fields, its trunk and branches connecting light and darkness within the same structure. Rather than separating the two sides, the tree holds them together, suggesting that balance emerges through the coexistence of contrast.
Directional beadwork shapes the movement of the trunk and branches, while dimensional black and white leaves create shifting areas of texture, light, and shadow. As the viewer changes position, reflective surfaces reveal subtle variations within the monochromatic composition.
Built gradually through painted layers and individually placed beads, In Balance reflects on duality, tension, and the quiet strength found in remaining grounded between opposing forces.
Size: 31.5 × 21.5 in.
