Surrender (2021) is a mixed-media abstract expressionist painting by J. Kent Martin that explores balance through repetition and restraint. Layered cross-like forms are built through deliberate, imperfect gestures, creating a quiet tension between structure and spontaneity. A restrained palette of black, ivory, and warm neutrals emphasizes texture, depth, and rhythm, allowing the physicality of the materials to lead the composition. The work invites contemplation, suggesting a release of control and an acceptance of harmony found within the spaces between marks.