The careful arrangement of these elements helps the artist tell a story. "Narrative is very important to me and gives a sense of control in life. The objects have relationships, and I'm very aware of that. The light and shadow create a mood – like a movie. You get a sense of tonality. I move forward one step, then take a few steps back, then move forward again. Nothing ever comes to an end."

And that is how one sees Ms. Berman's work; a still life that isn't static at all. Instead she gives us a glimpse of a world just before it is about to change, one of anticipation. Her use of shadows and light are so deliberate that if the viewer came across this scene at any other moment the mood would have shifted, and the moment would be lost forever.