The States of Light explores presence, self-perception, and impermanence through shifting light, mirrors, and iridescent paper. The mirrors function as symbols of fragmented identity, reflecting the self in broken and shifting pieces. The iridescent paper reacts to light and movement, creating constantly changing surfaces that reinforce the idea of instability. Together, these elements create an atmospheric space in which the viewer becomes both an observer and a subject.

This exploration invites the viewer to slow down and become more self-aware; the installation positions identity not as fixed but as continually forming and dissolving through perception and time. The project received an Honorable Mention in the Moving Image category of the 2026 Image of Research competition.