| I was
born in Addis Abeba the capital of Ethiopia, in
north eastern of Africa. After 11
years elementary and high school studies I had
joined the only fine Arts Academy of Addis Abeba,
where I studied for four years and completed my
study. The study program comprises of two stages.
The
first two years I have taken and participated in
courses offered by deferent departments. Hence
from the department of drawing I have studied
courses on still life, landscape, portrait and
figure. From the department of Painting I have
worked on water colour, tempera and oil painting
techniques. In Graphic department I have
completed courses on mono type printing, wood cut
printing and lettering From Modelling department
I have studied about sculpture and casting. In
addition I have taken courses on Art history and
different theoretical subjects that widen my
scope as a modern Ethiopian artist.
After
these two years I chose my specialization course
at the department of Mural Art (Monumental Art)
and worked on my project for two solid years.
During these years I have acquired different
techniques and my graduating work which is worked
on wall of the academy building (exterior) with
mosaic, oil paintings on canvas and mobile
graffito, fresco and so on have been the
beginning of my professional carrier as an
artist. Spending my energy and talent on my
project work has rewarded me as I graduated with
distinction and offered an award from the academy
and latter on become an instructor in the same
Academy.
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