The video piece, titled  T H E  W A Y  W E  W A L K E D  T O G E T H E R,  is composed of two essential elements: curated and edited footages from internet archives, capturing moments from human history, and a text component.

Developed during the Ars Electronica festival in 2023, this interactive video installation unfolded within a black box, isolating the audience while presenting footages depicting human crises throughout history. Two pivotal questions were posed to the audience at various intervals: "What do you see?" and "What do you feel?" The accompanying text comprises the responses gathered over five days of presenting the work.

Motivated by a quest to explore the possibility of connecting with each other's inner worlds, Sanaz Rafii, hailing from Iran with a background shaped by dictatorship, censorship, and limitations, embarked on this project. The initiative gained momentum in September 2022 with the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement following the tragic murder of Mahsa Amini. This period marked a profound disconnection from Sanaz Rafii's Austrian living environment, as the struggle in Iran resonated deeply.

The transformative question emerged: Can diverse backgrounds bridge the gap and connect on a profound level? Sanaz Rafii, recognizing the uniqueness of her experiences, sought to explore the potential of connecting inner worlds through art.

The text within the video encapsulates the audience's responses, serving as a collective exploration of shared inner worlds. To those who engage with this piece, Sanaz Rafii invites reflection on and response to the same questions, fostering an ongoing dialogue of connection and understanding.