Balancing is an ephemeral art because of its temporary nature . The weight of the rocks and rubble is something differing from other artistic media plentiful in this day and age. One is constrained to use locally sourced materials due to the weight. This makes more obvious the connection of the work to the space.
Public balancing is a highly social asocial activity. One is called to responsibly work in a publicly shared space with large dangerous sculptures that require zen states and work on self to create. You must make it safe and put the welfare of others before self. One must be able to sense the relationship to all who use the space and fulfill a variety of kinds of obligations.
This may be useful for work on self.
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