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In To Play A Pawn, William delves deeper into the theatricality and metaphorical potential of video. The piece unfolds like a chess game, where the interplay of characters mirrors the complexities of power, identity, and agency. By situating their subjects within meticulously curated environments, they create layered narratives that oscillate between the intimate and the performative. The video’s pacing—its oscillation between stillness and motion—reflects the larger theme of queering time, allowing viewers to linger in moments that might otherwise be fleeting.