Scribble

Scribble didn’t arrive with a tidy plan. It arrived with urgency. With emotion. With that electric itch to create before overthinking sets in.

 Studio 11’s won Zion Yaynu’s newest collection refuses to play by the rules. Known for her layered, high-energy works in oil, acrylic, and crayon, Zion fills each canvas with movement that feels almost too big to contain. There’s no neatness here. No perfection. Just raw, instinctive force. 

With Scribble, Zion returns to what she calls her “and then” mindset — the spontaneous, childlike rhythm of storytelling: “And then this happened! And then that!” One gesture leads to the next in a breathless, joyful cascade. The result is art that pulses with life.

Opening day was like an exhale. People stepped into the gallery and immediately softened. Some smiled. Others stood still for long moments, taking in the chaos and beauty. 

The Scribble Board, a large interactive table in the middle of the gallery, quickly became the heart of the space. Crayons, markers, and pens were laid out for visitors to make their own marks. Sketches. Scribbles. Words. Doodles. By the end of the day, the board was filled with spontaneous bursts of color and emotion a shared act of release and connection.

At Studio 11, we believe in honoring the artistic process, not just the polished result. Scribble is a celebration of making without apology. Of trusting instinct over perfection. Zion’s courage to lean into the unknown has sparked something powerful in every visitor who’s walked through our doors. 

This exhibition was made possible by Afro Coffee, whose continued support allows us to champion bold, young Ethiopian voices.