By AIC Artist Yohannes Tesfay
After struggling for some time, this piece became a double image, which I struggled to complete. I just couldn’t find a stopping point. The outcome of it reminded me of the Rorschach Inkblot test we take coming into prison. It is supposed to help determine personality and emotional functions.
I set the image out in the day room of my housing unit and got dozens of different answers as to what people saw. Now the question would be, what do you see in it?
From my childhood, I’ve always been fascinated by hidden images that I can make out in random things. As an artist, it comes in handy when I find myself stuck as to what I want to draw next. I can get random ideas because of my overactive imagination. I have found in life, and in prison, when you are deprived of so much, a creative mind takes the lead and options appear quite easily.
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Hi Yohannes…
I found your piece visually intriguing. The fluid background contrasted with the dynamic patterns is fascinating. Symbolically, the double imagery reminds me of how my life felt in 2024: Upside down. But, thankfully, as God has been putting the puzzle pieces in a different image, this quote gave me a new perspective. “Sometimes you have to let go of the picture of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you’re living.” (author unknown)
Your fascination with hidden images since childhood is serving you well with creative inspiration. I admire that quality in you which certainly manifests in the beautiful rendering of double imagery.
May you keep on sharing your wealth of artistic expression, Diane