Yin-Yang 1992

Victor Bonato made this Yin-Yang artwork, which is all about simple contrasts, or maybe not. I love how the artist plays with clear and opaque material, glass and something dark, like painted metal? This isn’t just about black and white, but about seeing through things versus not seeing. It makes me think about what we choose to reveal and conceal, both in art and life. Look at how the circle isn’t perfect; it’s got this slightly off-kilter vibe that makes it feel handmade, personal. The glass is so smooth, while the dark material has a bit of texture, almost like it’s been worked and reworked. It's simple, yet so rich with ways of thinking about balance, opposition, and how things aren't always as clear-cut as they seem. It feels a bit like a Man Ray photograph, with its play of light and shadow and its invitation to look beyond the surface.