This mixed media piece features a round driftwood base, with an encaustic-covered vessel crafted from layers of fibers and torn vintage book pages. Suspended by knots of black waxed thread, the vessel is anchored to the driftwood with a stained wooden skewer, creating a striking contrast between suspended fragility and grounded strength. The intricate knots and suspended strings evoke a sense of connection and suspended time, while the piece can be displayed either hanging or resting on a shelf, offering versatile presentation. The driftwood was discovered while walking along the shore of the Lake of the Ozarks