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Cascade of Knowledge : Ermias Kifleyesus

Past exhibition
12 November - 11 December 2021 London Gallery
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Installation view of Cascade of Knowledge. Courtesy of Lucy Emms.
Installation view of Cascade of Knowledge. Courtesy of Lucy Emms.

Addis Fine Art is pleased to present Cascade of Knowledge, a solo exhibition by Ermias Kifleyesus. 

 

In his latest body of work, informed by his experience as an immigrant inhabiting the liminal point of intersection between two dramatically different cultures, Kifleyesus explores the complex and tense relationship between Africa and the West - particularly the way in which European and North American countires have appropriated African aesthetics and commodities.

 
Through his complex and layered oil collage paintings, Kifleyesus illuminates the myriad links between Western and African culture, both historical and art historical. Kifleyesus achieves this by skillfully intertwining images of events from the past, figures of prominence, and folkloric tales. The canvases are replete with hidden truths, and serve as a nuanced critique of contemporary power dynamics, which are all too often biased in favor of former colonialist and imperialist regimes. 
 
Originally from Addis Ababa, Kifleyesus currently lives and works in Brussels.
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Works
  • Ermias Kifleyesus, The Glasshouse and the Ants Hill, 2020
    Ermias Kifleyesus, The Glasshouse and the Ants Hill, 2020
  • Ermias Kifleyesus, Dallol, 2021
    Ermias Kifleyesus, Dallol, 2021
  • Ermias Kifleyesus, Picasso, 2021
    Ermias Kifleyesus, Picasso, 2021
  • Ermias Kifleyesus, Mythos, 2021
    Ermias Kifleyesus, Mythos, 2021
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Press
  • Ermias Kifleyesus, Touch, 2021. Courtesy of the artist and Addis Fine Art.

    This winter Addis Fine Art, London, presents Ermias Kifleyesus new solo show, Cascade of Knowledge

    Editor, Alt Review, November 9, 2021
  • Ermias Kifleyesus. Courtesy of Michael De Lausnay and Addis Fine Art.

    Spotlight: Multidisciplinary artist Ermias Kifleyesus

    Editor, The Wick, November 3, 2021
Publications
  • Ermias Kefleyesus

    Ermias Kefleyesus

    Cascade of Knowledge, 2021 Softback 40 pages
    Publisher: Addis Fine Art
    Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 cm
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Videos
  • Cascade of Knowledge | Ermias Kifleyesus

    Cascade of Knowledge | Ermias Kifleyesus

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  • In Conversation: Ermias Kifleyesus

    In Conversation: Ermias Kifleyesus

    Cascade of Knowledge at Addis Fine Art, London Read more

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