Code-switching, adjusting one's demeanor, speech, and appearance to safely navigate social situations, has become a key survival tactic for many people. As global politics shift, this can be especially extreme for women, people of color, and members of the LGBT community. This painting expresses the psychological weight of code-switching, where one alters their outward perception to avoid possible altercations, arrest, or even death.

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