The Encounters is a tribute to the influence of people on one's gradual transformation as a person. Transformation, to me, is the never ending process of becoming who you are. Some say that people never change; However, we learn, adapt, get stronger, and create a different present for ourselves. Some change is the result of careful planning and setting goals for oneself. I feel, in contrast, that the best changes are absolutely random. Throughout the course of our lives we meet people. Whether that is a short encounter or a long-lasting friendship, these people leave marks on our lives. These encounters are a catalyst for changes that one can never plan. The work explores these themes through the use of text on the face and body.