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#10_Exploring Apophenia Through Drawing

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Exploring Apophenia Through Drawing All the illustrations were created as part of an engaging activity called  Apophenia —a psychological phenomenon where one perceives patterns, meanings, or connections in random or unrelated data. In the context of drawing, it becomes a playful and liberating exercise in imagination, where the mind is free to interpret shapes, scribbles, or marks in unexpected ways. Unlike traditional drawing with a defined goal or subject, this activity was more about spontaneous creativity and pure fun. I allowed myself to fill the page with a world of randomness—abstract lines, scattered textures, and spontaneous forms. From this chaos, certain images began to emerge organically. Some illustrations evolved into coherent, meaningful visuals with recognizable forms and narratives, while others remained delightfully ambiguous—visual stories that invite the viewer to interpret them in their own way. This process highlighted how powerful the human mind is in fin...