A dense mass of miniature figures is trapped behind glass, compressed into a silent archive of bodies. The central window resembles a holding cell, bordered by the sterile authority of aesthetics. A printed message echoes official advisories urging Americans to “depart now” while warning against relying on government evacuation efforts.

Situated at the outset of the 2026 U.S.–Iran war, the work reflects a moment of escalating conflict, disrupted evacuations, and uncertainty. Here, abandonment becomes legible as policy, while containment and bureaucratic distance emerge as forms of violence.