This sculpture symbolises the common heritage and distinct perspectives of Great Britain and the United States. It is composed of two horizontal elements. The first section contains two maps, one showing the Americas and one showing the British Isles. Each map has been anamorphically distorted, but from two distinct points of view. The second section contains a collage of contradictory quotations about democracy and freedom. This juxtaposition of opposing opinion reflects the exchange of ideas between both countries. A mirrored surface behind these words includes the viewer in this debate. The quotations are read at close quarters, and the anamorphic viewing points are located at this required viewing distance. As the viewer reads along the text panel, the maps of Great Britain and the United States alternately reveal themselves from their different perspectives.

"In giving freedom to the slave we assure freedom for the free."

Abraham Lincoln

"Democracy is the worst form of government except for all the others."

Winston Churchill

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

Lord Acton