This is a diptych. A diptych is a set of two images placed side by side. They interact to create one piece. In our diptych, we were told to portray something about us, whether a personal belief or a perspective on life.

In Design, we were given cameras and told to go out and take pictures of things we thought described us.

I am dark and light
I wonder how the lines will connect
I hear the rustling grass
I see a black dog
I want to break free of all barriers
I am dark and light

I pretend to be the pencil
I feel the light breeze
I tough the cold metal
I worry about mistakes
I cry when the image escapes me
I am dark and light

I understand the wonder of creation
I say let's create something new
I dream of interacting lines and shadows
I try to see things that aren't really there
I hope to succeed someday
I am dark and light

For my diptych, I chose to capture the idea that something can be created out of anything and that inspiration can be found anywhere. As an artist, I have the urge to create and to create, I need inspiration.

My first picture is of a lamp with the shadow of a dog. This represents my belief that something can be created out of anything.

My second picture is a drawing of a girl and a dandelion in an actual field of flowers. This picture represents my idea of inspiration being found anywhere and that all you have to do is look around.

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