Born in a country and raised by a society that embraces dynamic colors, patterns, and magical folk stories, I am subconsciously attracted to colorful patterns and characters that remind me of that. As a young child walking through the streets of Ethiopia, I remember that the colors not only had a life of their own but had a distinct smell. As a digital media artist, I am inspired by my early on relationship with colors and patterns as well as my deep connection with my community and history.