What steps did you take to create your artwork?
To create this wire sculpture, I began by selecting a base that I found visually interesting. I was drawn to its cylindrical shape and imagined it would allow for fluid movement once the sculpture was attached. I then chose beads in warm, earthy tones. I wanted the colours to feel natural and calming, reflecting a sense of groundedness.

What challenges did you face? How did you work through them?
My original vision included a wave shape in the centre of the wire, inspired by my recent time in Costa Rica. However, I struggled to achieve both the shape and the balance I needed. When it became clear that this approach wasn’t working, I adapted by shaping the ends of the wire to resemble waves instead, allowing the piece to remain balanced while still honouring that inspiration.

What do you like or dislike about your work?
The final piece was not what I originally envisioned, but I genuinely like how it turned out. My goal was to create something calming, and I feel I achieved that. While it differs from my initial plan, the result feels thoughtful and complete.

What did you title your artwork? Why?
I titled my artwork Finding a Balance. This title reflects both the physical challenge of balancing the sculpture and a deeper personal meaning. As a full-time university student, a working parent, and a mom to two wonderful young children, life often feels like a delicate balancing act. The piece mirrors that reality.

What did you learn by creating this artwork?
I quickly learned that weight distribution—both in the beads and the wire—is essential. Balance is the key to a successful moving sculpture, and even small changes can affect how the piece functions.

If you could do it again, would you change anything? What and why?
If I were to create this piece again, I would experiment more with the central wave shape before attaching everything to the base. I would also test balance earlier in the process so I could refine the design while staying closer to my original vision.