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Silent Dialogues: Dawit Adnew & Seyoum Ayalew

Past exhibition
18 April - 4 June 2022 Addis Ababa Gallery
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Installation view of Silent Dialogues
Installation view of Silent Dialogues

Addis Fine Art, Addis Ababa is pleased to present Silent Dialogues, an exhibition of new paintings by rising stars of the Addis Ababa art scene, Dawit Adnew & Seyoum Ayalew.  

 

Seyoum Ayalew (b. 1970) lives and works in Addis Ababa, and studied art formally at the Alle School of Fine Art and Design. Seyoum's practice is influenced by the everyday reality of his present and memories of the past, and serve as a reflection of Ethiopian society. The interior spaces depicted in his paintings are nostalgically inspired by the tej bet, the honey-wine houses that populated the city during his childhood, and provided central gathering spaces for people of all social and economic classes. The figures are composed as if posed for a photograph, captured in moments of intimacy and togetherness in vibrant patterns and warm hues. Seyoum's works have been exhibited in Ethiopia, Kenya, China, and New York. 
 

Dawit Adnew (b. 1973) is also based in Addis Ababa and attended the Alle School. Occasionally working from images or models, Dawit's process is highly experimental. His practice is informed by studies in masks and iconography, and his use of patterns and fabric emerges from his experience as a textile designer. Surrounded by blooming flowers and creeping foliage, the women depicted in his canvases seem to communicate wordlessly with one another, drawing the viewer into their silent dialogue. Dawit has been included in various exhibitions in Addis Ababa, Kenya, and Malta. 

 

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Works
  • Dawit Adnew, Zero Gravity , 2022
    Dawit Adnew, Zero Gravity , 2022
  • Seyoum Ayalew, Intimate, 2022
    Seyoum Ayalew, Intimate, 2022
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