The portrait of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's portrait is set on excerpts from his inaugural address, a speech laced with assurances of unity, reform, and national pride words that starkly contrast the realities of oppression, fear, and violence experienced by Syrians. The hand covering Assad's mouth symbolizes truth and the collective will of the people, reclaiming their voice by silencing his lies. Inscribed on the fingers are the Arabic words "liar," "criminal," killer", and "traitor." It critiques the manipulation of language as a weapon of power-words that pacify while actions destroy and oppress. It invites viewers to examine not only the contradictions of Assad's regime but also the broader mechanisms through which authoritarian leaders weaponize language to maintain control.