Yosef's artwork, especially the piece titled Taking Cover, captures a blend of personal and universal themes through its vivid imagery and emotional expressions. The creation of this piece draws on his conversations with his father about their life experiences in Palestine. The art becomes a medium for exploration of family ties and cultural identity. An ambitious goal of Yosef is to animate these stories into a short film. His father's narratives also center on the significance of connection and remembrance, especially in the context of cultural erasure.
"A huge goal of mine is to make work that is personal feel universal, and I think this piece speaks to that."
"My dad loves gardening, and has made it a vibrant space full of color and ever evolving inspiration."
"In Palestine's attempted cultural erasure, to archive is to bear witness."
"For actually an old traditional Palestinian lady to say what she said, I thought that was something really special."
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