This piece of conceptual art by Michael Gibbs illustrates
the balance of rich and poor within social classes. As we can see from the
illustration, our two characters are balancing in the air on tight ropes, which
are being held by the other. The heavier character--who projects wealth signified
by his stance, his cigar, and his ability to afford more food—is held by the
smaller, weaker of the two, whose leaning stance indicates the difficulty in
trying to hold the larger. While it is difficult for me to choose a favorite piece
of conceptual illustration, I felt this piece to be a good example of it as it
signifies so much with so little illustration.
