Balance

18X24 inches, Acrylic paint

Balance explores ecological interdependence through the relationship among sea otters, sea urchins, and kelp forests. As a keystone species, sea otters help regulate sea urchin populations, reducing pressure on kelp forests and supporting broader marine biodiversity. The composition visually connects the three organisms rather than isolating them, emphasizing that ecosystem health emerges from relationships rather than from any single species. The work reflects the fragile equilibrium of natural systems and how the removal or disruption of one component can reshape an entire ecological community.