Entertainment Report: Painter and visual artist Dereje Demissie

Dereje's works reflect nostalgia and critical observation of humans' relationship with nature. His vivid paintings explore how urbanization has reshaped the landscapes of his childhood neighborhood in Ethiopia. VOA’s Jackson M’vunganyi visited him at his studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, to talk about the source of his inspiration and the creative process of his experimental and thought-provoking artwork.