In the End, We’re [All] the Same explores the nuanced dynamics of human identity through the stark and expressive medium of charcoal on canvas. SAIS delves into the complexity of personality, each figure representing a unique combination of traits that distinguishes one from another. Through his series, he celebrates the intricacies of diversity while highlighting the underlying threads that connect all beings.

The exhibition examines the idea of maintaining balance in variety, drawing attention to the human tendency to categorize and divide, though ultimately realizing that each individual has the same core and shares similar fundamental needs and desires. The interplay of light and shadow in SAIS’ artworks metaphorically underscores the contrast and harmony between individuality and commonality, suggesting that despite varied experiences and identities, all are, as the artist articulates, “reflections of one another.”

The artist invites the viewers to acknowledge these differences and seek the common ground that binds humanity. In the end, connected by shared encounters, emotions, and points of view, we’re all the same.

Write-up by Deseree Mapandi