ain vs. amal

“ain vs. amal” is part of the raw linen series, which is a product of intuitive work flows. The linen, with its absorbent texture, balances out light and color, much like how social cohesion can ease out complexities of society. When observers kept seeing eyes looking at them through the painting on the right, it made me realize how our societies lack trust as one of three pillars of social cohesion.

Social cohesion is a fragile construct, yet the foundation for a functioning society and ultimately for peace. One of its pillars is social trust, the "ability to trust people outside one's familiar or kinship circles."