The Quiet Encroachment: Stories of Everyday Resistance is an interdisciplinary exhibition combining sculptural masks, video installations, and narratives to explore the intersection of gender, resistance, and identity in the context of authoritarian control. Utilizing the entirety of LEG Gallery, the exhibition examines how Iranian women confront societal and state-imposed restrictions through everyday acts of defiance. Inspired by Suzankari (سوزن دوزی), a traditional needlework practice from southern Iran, the exhibition reinterprets its elements—thread, and mirrors—by using fragmented mirrors to symbolize the fragility and disjointed realities of life under surveillance. These mirrors, stitched together with thread, represent the collective strength formed through small, individual acts of resistance. The gallery space features sculptural masks displayed on metal stands shaped like human figures, paired with video installations showing the process of sewing masks. The videos are accompanied by women’s voices narrating their personal stories of navigating and resisting restrictive systems. The juxtaposition of fragmented mirrors and narrated stories emphasizes the tension between private and public identities and the labor required to reclaim agency. This exhibition highlights the strategies women use to challenge oppressive systems while creating a dialogue about the significance of everyday resistance. By blending traditional crafts with contemporary storytelling, The Quiet Encroachment encourages viewers to engage with the resilience and creativity of these women’s lives.