In What Holds Us, Albrecht questions our default mode of interacting with the world, pushing viewers to move beyond quick consumption to a space of introspection and connection. These new works highlight how personal experiences can lead to further moments of connection and relation-building: an individual’s interpretation of each phrase acts as a catalyst for understanding shared vulnerabilities, bridging one personal experience into another. In proposing an aesthetic and linguistic puzzle for viewers to decode together, he reveals the porous inconsistencies of language where our commonalities both meet and diverge. Through this lens of empathy, his work fosters a renewed perspective on the familiar comforts of life while highlighting the enduring threads of love and connection that bind us, encouraging a collective reflection on what truly holds us.