Inspiration can be found in many ways and sometimes, unexpectedly. This poster was created by finding inspiration through unconventional means; it began by taking pictures and exploring unrelated subjects’ connections and similarities. I was inspired to pursue the topic of identity after finding inspiration from a specific image of large boulders where sunlight was filtering through as intricate fragments to reveal and shadow the various surfaces of the rocks.

After reflection and journaling, I had the idea of similarly fragmenting the various pictures using squares, similar to an 8-bit screen. My immediate connection to the squares were my childhood memories of watching VHS tapes and playing video games on the Nintendo with my brother. The elements created a dichotomy between the images of nature and my childhood memories of video games and technology–connecting my past self to my present self. The contrasting colors, green and purple, as well as black and white show opposition and signify two separate perspectives. The short words and phrases are combinations of dissected questions and statements from when I journaled about my challenges with identity. They fit into the maze-like, blank spaces and areas between the colored squares. The contrasting threads connect the phrases, switch colors, and disappear as they travel through the blank areas to visually explain how thoughts and impressions are transferred through conversation.