A striking interplay of form and contrast, this fused glass piece evokes a dance of opposing forces converging at a delicate center. Creamy ivory glass creates a soft canvas for intricate scrollwork, subtly embossed in earth-toned brown to hint at organic growth and flowing energy. Jagged yet intentional divisions of deep wine red, rich black, and tranquil blue create tension and balance, as if different narratives are colliding and harmonizing in a shared moment of stillness.

Circular accents in complementary tones punctuate the composition—two in bold crimson and two with delicate detailing—guiding the eye across the plate’s shifting terrain. The curved edges lend a gentle undulation, reinforcing the theme of movement within stillness. Both functional and contemplative, this piece invites reflection on the way diverse elements can coexist, merge, and transform into something uniquely whole.

ARTIST: Nancy Dillingham Marks