In Balance by Bianca ter Riet

In Equilibrium is a painting that subtly combines tranquillity and liveliness. The work depicts a group of flowers, each with its own shape and colour, which together form a harmonious whole. Although each flower is present separately, the power of the painting arises precisely in their being together - in the balance between difference and unity.

The composition is clear and vertically constructed. The long, stylised vases create stability and direction, while the flowers above them seem to move freely and playfully. This contrast between clean lines and loose brushstrokes creates tension, but never unrest. Everything keeps each other in balance: form and movement, strength and softness, structure and expression.

The use of colour reinforces this feeling. Warm shades of red and orange are softened by white, pink and light pastel colours in the background. No colour dominates; they coexist and let each other breathe. The flower hearts form quiet anchor points within the composition, allowing the eye to find a place to land again and again.

The brushstrokes are visible and layered, giving the work a human and tactile quality. They suggest growth and change, but also attention and control. As a result, the painting does not feel ephemeral, but thoughtful - as if each element has been deliberately given its place, without being forced.

In Equilibrium is about more than just flowers. It depicts a state of being where differences are allowed to exist without struggle. It is a visual reflection on balance in life: giving space to movement while remaining firmly rooted. The work invites the viewer to experience that same calm - a moment of harmony, in the midst of colour and life. Tangerine Twist. Modern Abstract.