Equilibrium 1 from Cristina Dalla Valentina’s Equilibrium series explores balance as a living, shifting state - born from the meeting of opposing forces: fragility and stability, transparency and density, silence and rhythm. The shapes recall suspended stones, cells in dialogue, or thoughts that brush against each other without colliding. Empty backgrounds heighten the sense of stillness, like a quiet breath that leaves space for the essential. Through textures, patterns, and subtle contrasts of colour, she conveys a complexity that is itself beautiful - a stillness that pulses with energy, an order that carries movement. Each form can exist on its own, yet also depends on the others to remain in harmony. This balance may be unstable or changing, but it is alive - born from dialogue, diversity, and trust that even within complexity, one can find grace. Equilibrium here is not a fixed point but an evolving process: a constructive tension, a conversation between different parts that support one another. It is a search for balance that is not perfect, but possible - an invitation to pause within complexity and discover a sense of harmony without rushing toward answers. Materials: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 31 x 39 in | 80 x 100 cm | Canvas Depth 0.7 inYear: 2025
