This square composition features a cosmic scene divided by undulating ribbon-like forms that weave through a deep space background. The ribbons appear metallic or translucent, creating a sense of flowing movement against a backdrop of stars, nebulae, and celestial bodies. The color palette combines deep blues and blacks of space with warm oranges and golden highlights in both the cosmic elements and the ribbons. The entire image is contained within a geometric border featuring repeating squares in black, creating a stark contrast with the organic forms within. The border is finished with a copper or bronze-colored edge, which complements the warm tones in the central image. The title "collapsing the wave" seems to reference both the ribbon-like waves and perhaps quantum physics, suggested by the cosmic setting.