Tong Guan unveiled her mesmerizing animated 3D film, Paper Boat: The Surreal Shore of Belonging, at downtown Los Angeles’ historic Bendix Building, as part of the event Truth of the Consequence, Belonging in the World Salon organized by Heidi Duckler Dance. The screening immersed viewers in a visually rich narrative exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the fragile ties that bind us to place and community. Through ethereal landscapes blending reality and fantasy, Guan’s work interrogated the emotional consequences of seeking belonging in an increasingly fragmented world. The event, set against the Bendix Building’s industrial-chic backdrop, sparked dialogue on how personal and collective truths shape our sense of home, leaving attendees reflecting on the delicate interplay between choice, consequence, and connection.