Created in 2013 for the Sharjah Biennial, Parallax is a multi-channel video work made primarily from Sikander's own paintings, with music and poetry that Sikander produced in collaboration with the composer Du Yun and the participation of three poets from Sharjah.

The work comprises of hundreds of tiny drawings that have been digitally animated and deals with the “fraught history of imperial control”. The work focuses on history of maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz and incorporates images specific to the site, topographic maps and aerial views. Sikander said that while researching the piece she came across the image of a multi-vat oil well called a Christmas tree. “It did not look like one, it was more the gift bearing idea I think.” She took the idea and turned it into a Christmas tree. “They multiply in Parallax, transform into mirages and break apart.” She spoke of another project where a building in the UAE was in decay, she found that an anomaly.

Sikander said when starting an animation she did not work with a narrative or storyboard. Rather with what was on her mind, which was usually her previous work. Drawing, she added, was her fundamental tool. Sikander said most of her works were exhibited in a variety of contexts and many times accompanied with a live score.