Tension creates interest. People are often drawn to stories that contain conflict. As an audience, we are invited to imagine the resolution and celebrate when the elements work out in the way we had hoped. When a journey takes an unexpected twist or a hardship befalls our protagonist, we are riveted. Conflict, in reality, is not a comfortable part of life, yet it builds character, and we grow as individuals and as a community when we wade through it. These exhibit art pieces explore the idea of tension as it is woven through our lives. We may relate to an experience from our day-to-day lives or empathize with a character in a story. Conflict is uncomfortable, but in the end, there is growth.