The gravitational potential (stored) energy contained within these massive [(glass - water - light) assemblages] is immense — a physical force held in suspension, pushing at the structure. But there is also an inherent sense of visual silence, and perhaps a feeling of calm. The tension between the measurable forces and the contemplative experience interests me. The body might register the sheer gravitational weight of water and the complexity of the structure, even if only subliminally, while the eye and mind are drawn into a play of fluid stillness from the reflections, refractions, and diffractions. That paradox sets up the intrigue :: a space where potential energy, structural complexity, and perceptual tranquility co-exist.