The Frame of Perspective Changes the Landscape

The Frame of Perspective Changes the Landscape

The way we view the world is always shaped through a frame--
sometimes physical, like a window,
and often invisible, like our beliefs, experiences, and assumptions.
Two people can look at the same scene and walk away with completely different interpretations.
This isn't because reality changed--
but because their frames are different.

The same applies to art.
A flat, one-dimensional painting can seem lifeless,
but when it reflects multiple perspectives, it gains depth and narrative.
In the same way, our understanding of the world becomes deeper
when we allow for different points of view.

Today, we live amid constant flows of information--
news of war, economic challenges, political debate.
It's easy to ask:
What is true? What is right?
But perhaps the more important question is:
What am I not seeing because of my own frame?

We all have internal frames through which we interpret the world.
These filters are shaped by our education, upbringing, and personal values.
They help us make sense of things,
but they can also limit our view and silence unfamiliar perspectives.
That’s why now, more than ever,
we need to practice stepping outside our own frame.

A shift in perspective doesn’t require grand gestures.
Sometimes it’s as simple as
taking a step back,
listening to someone else's story,
or loosening our grip on what we think we know.
These small shifts can completely transform how we see a situation--
just like changing the angle of light can reveal new dimensions in a painting.

Art reminds us of this constantly.
It invites us to see through different eyes,
to reconsider, to reflect, and to expand.
The act of breaking, bending, and reimagining the frame--
that’s not only the work of the artist,
but also a valuable way to engage with the world.

In a time when certainty is often louder than empathy,
what we may need most
is not sharper opinions,
but a broader frame--
one that allows us to see the landscapes others are living in.

A reflection on how the frames of our perspectives shape what we see and understand. In a world filled with noise and conflict, embracing multiple viewpoints helps us discover deeper meaning and empathy.