Fenced in an institution, a quiet relentless struggle intensifies; a struggle of diminishing into a forced identity grounded on a stranger’s preconceived notion of what you represent. It breathes and strengthens, crippling you. A blanket of dread is hurled at you as you contemplate this invasion. While you persistently resent, the piercing gaze of those stereotypes devastates you. The exhibition showcases a series of works that mimic the struggle and stereotypes contrasted with works that portray the local perspective. Using two different mediums, paintings, and book arts, the exhibit to create this distinction and provide insight into this vital difference and allow the viewer to contemplate the two.