Exploring the Strength, Balance, and Beauty of Two in Art and Life.
The Strength of Two: Understanding Diptych Art
Diptych art beautifully illustrates that some things are simply better in pairs. The exhibition The Power of Pairs: A Duet of Harmony & Impact features captivating diptych art by acclaimed artists Rafael Ruz, Anders Krisár, and Audrey Stone, highlighting the undeniable strength of two forms existing side by side.
Creating Greater Meaning: The Art of Dialogue
In diptych art, as in life, one canvas can stand alone—but two together create something greater. Each pair holds space for contrast and cohesion, dialogue and duality. One artwork informs the other, each composition enhanced and balanced by its counterpart. The interplay between symmetry and difference, proximity and space, transforms two separate works into a unified artistic statement.
Harmony and Impact: How Pairs Elevate Art
Just like relationships that shape our lives, these diptychs thrive on harmony and impact—each canvas enhances, complements, and elevates the other. From subtle contrasts in tone to synchronized rhythms in movement and deliberate conversations in color, the beauty of diptych art lies not just in its composition but in the profound resonance created when two pieces unite.
Celebrate Connections This Valentine’s Day
Celebrate connection and presence this Valentine’s Day at The Power of Pairs, where diptych art reflects on the powerful bonds that strengthen and amplify our lives. Two voices, one impactful story—step into the beauty of pairing.

Kunibert Fritz ‘Ohne Titel (dyptichon Rot Blau)’ 1993, Oil on Canvas

Anders Krisár ‘Torso 5’ 2022, Steel, Editions ,12, 3, AP1/2 of 3 +2AP

Julie Hedrick ‘Sun God’ 2021

Carrara Studio ‘Escapism 148’ Mixed Media on Canvas

Yvette Cohen ‘Per Aspera ad Astra (Through Hardship to the Stars)’ 2011,

Ben Storms ‘In and Ex Hale’ 2022, Cast Glass, Sanded Stainless Steel, Edition of 8 +2AP, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Ruth Avra and Dana Kleinman ‘Eclipse IV’

Matthew Marks ‘Diptych: Green Blue’ 2015, Oil on Canvas

Stella Zhang ‘0 – Viewpoint-3-42 & 0-Viewpoint-3-40’ Mixed Media

Matt Devine ‘Fray Diptych’ 2020, Aluminum, Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Rafael Ruz ‘Ruz 7’ 2010, Acrylic on Canvas

Anders Krisár ‘M (Girl)’ 2015, Bronze, Polished Patina

Damien Hirst ‘Mickey (Blue Glitter) & Minnie (Pink Glitter)’ 2016

Jeppe Hein ‘Mirror Balloons II (Lightgreen)’ 2012, Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic, Chrome Laquer, Magnet and String

James Austin Murray ‘Deep Time’ 2023 and ‘Drinking the Fire Below’ 2021, Oil on Panel

lan Wallace ‘Untitled (Red Monochrome with Grey)’ 1967 ‘Untitled (Yellow Monochrome with Grey)’ 1967-2009, Acrylic on Canvas

Jakob Gasteiger ‘1’.6.2021 & 2.6.2021′ 2021, Acrylic on Canvas

Mary Lai ‘Daydreaming’ Diptych 2023, Diptych Acrylic on Canvas

Xiao Bo ‘Sketches 2017 – Black 3 & 5’ 2017 Acrylic on Canvas

Audrey Stone ‘Long Shadow’ 2024

Clemens Wolf ‘Grey and White I & II’ 2017, Diptych, Oil on Canvas

Tadaaki Kuwayama ‘TK847-3/4-18’ 2018, Aluminum Strip and Acrylic on Canvas, Includes Certificate of Authenticity