Shifting Columns
Sandstone yields under pressure, a sensation not of solidity but countless small movements—dust motes released and resettled, echoing the ledgers’ own fluctuating accounts. These records aren't inventories so much as attempts to *fix* intention onto ephemeral trade; columns document aspirations rather than possessions. Valuations treated this inherent instability as an external factor instead of core truth, demonstrating a preference for perceived order over genuine conditions. This dynamic generates a subtle balance through ongoing adjustments, yet the question persists: is this stability real or simply deferred?