At first glance, the piece resembles an engagement ring. However, the center of the ring is deliberately designed to be impossible to wear. The stone, a cubic zirconia, resembling but revealing superficiality, underlines border illusions. This body of work encapsulates the narrative of the border as a potent symbol of both opportunity and unfulfilled expectations, juxtaposing allure with reality — a shimmering promise of prosperity that, in reality, remains out of reach for many.
