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A mosaic rendition of the yin-yang symbol is composed of numerous small, rectangular tiles in black and white hues, with each side containing a dot of the opposing color. The spiraling design symbolizes balance and harmony in traditional Chinese philosophy and is framed with a simple black border.

The innovative artist Doug Powell creates the illusion of three-dimensional form through the use and arrangement of recycled or up-cycled computer keyboard keys. Each computer key cap has a unique, tangible history that bears the weathered patina of thousands of uses. “I want the viewer to ponder the infinite, profound combination of thoughts, ideas and inspirations that have surely passed through this intellectual porthole...all made possible with just the common computer key,” Powell said. From a distance, the three-dimensional mosaics look like a textured painting, but closer examination reveals an unexpected landscape of hidden words, phrases and quotes intimately related to the work. In effect, the viewer gets a little history...