Vital Reflection by Jose Vasquez is a mixed-media work made of colored sand and a mirror, symbolizing the tree of life and the delicate balance between permanence and fragility. The mirror draws the viewer into the piece, inviting contemplation of personal roots, growth, and the branches of self that flourish—or need pruning. Through the ephemeral medium of sand, the work explores how we shape ourselves, what endures, and what fades, offering a quiet meditation on legacy, identity, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.