The unnerving question, "Where are you really from?" does not have a simple answer. I conducted eight interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds to uncover what the question truly seeks to understand. Their personal experiences are connected through themes of belonging, racism and the emotional impact of being "othered."

I connected these narratives with bespoke piano compositions. In this way, I presents myself as the ninth voice, reflecting on my experiences growing up in Norway as a Korean adoptee. I invited audiences to fully immerse themsevles into the eight-channel sound installation and listen carefully to the complexities of these stories, finding solace in familiarity or introspective reflection.

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