By Vassia Alaykova

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

ABOUT THIS PIECE: In this poster time is a metaphor for the human spirit. The key represents the beginning and the end, the known and the unknown, the non ending circle of suffering of the Palestinians. The beginning of the NAKBA ( the year 1948) is represented under a layer of red color which symbolizes struggle, death, something lost. On the other side is the year 2008 floating in white, open space. This is the space of freedom, clarity and hope. Around the clock like images the words “We will return” create a non ending circle.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Vassia is a fine artist and a graphic designer. Born and raised in Bulgaria, living in the US since 1990. She discovered her passion for art since the age of 11 when she entered a special school for the arts where she studied dance performance and fine arts. Since her arrival to the States she has been working in the art and design field and exhibiting her work. Inspired by nature, people, music and every day life her work reveals the simple yet complex world in which we live.