Intractable Divide explores the tension between connection and separation, illustrating a relationship bound by history yet fractured by irreconcilable differences. Two figures stand opposite each other, linked by a single cord—an undeniable bond that signifies their shared past, emotions, or experiences. However, both individuals are actively cutting the cord at the same time, demonstrating a mutual yet paradoxical decision to sever their connection.

This dual action speaks to the complexity of human relationships, where two people can be bound by something meaningful yet still feel compelled to break away. The cutting of the cord symbolizes the struggle between attachment and autonomy, as well as the pain of parting when no resolution seems possible. It highlights the irony of mutual destruction—how both parties, in attempting to free themselves, contribute equally to the divide.

The piece serves as a reflection on conflict, estrangement, and the difficult choices we make when bonds become untenable. It asks the viewer to consider whether the act of severance is an act of liberation or loss, and whether some divisions are truly intractable—or simply the result of perspectives too distant to bridge.