Where We Stand Shapes What We See is an embossed work that, from a distance, appears to be a blank sheet of paper. Its subtlety invites a shift in perspective—requiring the viewer to move closer, to change their position, in order to perceive the faint ridges and textures that emerge. This act of looking, of adjusting one’s stance, becomes an integral part of the experience.

The central embossed line hints at the border, both as a literal and metaphorical construct. It signifies not just geographical divisions but also the invisible boundaries shaped by privilege, perception, and personal history. Depending on where one stands, both physically and metaphorically, the border can appear clear or invisible, rigid or fluid.