On the one hand, on the other

The subject of this diptych is pretty obvious.  One woman comfortable, the other scrambling to achieve the basics of survival.  It's a commentary on the lamentable gap between the haves and have nots both within the U.S. and between the privileged "first" and suffering "third" worlds internationally.  What does it bode for the future?  Despite its solemn subject, Barbara has nevertheless sought to create a beautiful painting.  The painting of the jewelry in the one hand and the humble food in the other reflects her always-present interest in still life images as carrying meaning via metaphors.