Vexation of Spirit
By: Abi Tsigie
Medium: Photography/Graphic Design
10:13pm Tuesday, Jul 07, 2009 | 1 comments | 0/5 rating | Share

The winged figure that dominates the design is actually the outline of my own body but represents any individual. The piece is filled with symbolism, including the image of Africa on the wings which represents my African heritage and conveys group belonging. The barbed wire symbolizes how an individual can be held down from helping the world and the surrounding words – borrowed from a Citizen Cope song – serve as catalysts. The outline of the world map at the bottom suggests that one individual does have the power to create change, for good or evil. Color serves as an important symbol in the original work, too. The green color surrounding the wings represents life – life coming to the heart of the individual. The red fire with the peace sign in the middle – right on top of my heart – shows that there is still hope for peace and prosperity.”
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