The 2nd Annual MSU Graduate Student exhibition Sightlines brings together the diverse voices of thirteen graduate students who navigate the intersection of context, perception, and reinterpretation. The title suggests both a literal and metaphorical perspective, inviting viewers to trace the distinct paths each artist has followed in their exploration of complex themes. By presenting individual approaches within a shared space, Sightlines reflects how each artist’s practice shifts, responds to, and redefines the boundaries of their medium and subject matter. The art in Sightlines spans a variety of disciplines, unified by a common thread of contextual inquiry. Each work reframes ideas of memory, place, and identity, challenging traditional narratives and reshaping our understanding of familiar landscapes and cultural markers. Through experimentation and a dynamic blend of materials, these artists expose new perspectives on topics ranging from personal histories to environmental change. Sightlines captures the transformative journey of these artists as they move from students to emerging practitioners. The exhibition invites the audience to consider their own lines of sight—how we see, interpret, and ultimately understand the world around us.