What Now?

By Ross Jones

Alice stands at the edge of a swimming pool, gazing intently at a single tennis ball resting on the tiled floor below. The ball has sunk by design, not by accident. Through one small act, Alice has transformed a simple game of fetch into a moment of contemplation, patiently waiting for someone to intervene so she can begin the game all over again.

Both playful and quietly philosophical, What Now? explores expectation, patience and the subtle power of doing nothing at all. Set against luminous turquoise water and lush tropical surroundings, the work captures a suspended moment between action and outcome, inviting viewers to smile while considering the unspoken question at its heart.