Nate, a burgeoning New York City performance artist, scores a spot in a prestigious art gallery. His installation involves securing himself inside the gallery for 24 hours, with only remote surveillance capturing his every move. His piece revolves around themes of isolation and surveillance, reflecting on the modern human condition. It coincides with a period of heightened civil unrest outside the gallery, adding tension and unpredictability to his seemingly controlled experiment. As Nate settles into his isolation, the city’s turmoil bleeds into the gallery's serene art world atmosphere. From inside his installation, Nate remains largely oblivious to the escalating chaos, committed to his art.

As the hours tick by, the gallery becomes a fortress amid a rapidly changing external environment. The gallery staff reacts to alerts about protests and potential threats outside, creating an air of suspense. Nate grapples with the challenge of maintaining the cerebral integrity of his work while managing his personal safety and the expectations of his audience. Through layers of plexiglass separation and digital communication, unexpected interactions arise between the artist and the gallery's security detail, blurring lines between performer and observer. As night falls, tensions both inside and outside the pristine walls reach unanticipated heights. What begins as contemplation of solitude becomes an unexpected study of human behavior under duress, setting the stage for an unforeseen culmination.