OVERVIEW

LIMINAL: of, relating to, or being an intermediate state, phase, or condition​

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      — Definition from Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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Liminal, a term rooted in anthropology and psychology that describes the state of being "in between" two distinct phases, explores global citizenship and culture: the notion that all people are part of an interconnected world, constantly moving between cultures, identities, and responsibilities.

Contemporary society is structured around divisions that confine, separate, and oversimplify. These classifications are inaccurate representations of the liminal identities that all individuals possess. By being reduced to singular labels, whether that be race, gender, nationality, sexuality, or class, the richness and complexities of their lived experiences are lost. This reductionism not only fails to recognize the in-between and overlapping nature of identity, it also fuels countless humanitarian issues, from the displacement of refugees to the erasure of cultural heritage. These challenges stem from a failure to recognize both the uniqueness of each person and the universality of human experience.

At Zora, we strive to challenge this reductionism and celebrate intersectionality. Through creative expression, we explore what it means to live in the liminal and be citizens of the world—members of both local and global communities. By uplifting complex narratives and examining the systems that shape them, we seek to better understand how identity is formed, how it is experienced, and how it can be honored.