A life full of change and new beginnings has given me a lot to reflect on. Art is where I get to slow down and sit with all of it.
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Oil painting is my medium of choice. It lets me dive in quickly while still offering incredible depth, color, and texture. There is something about working on a large canvas that feels immediate and alive in a way that suits how I think and feel.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from a desire to understand the past without being overwhelmed by it. A sense of unease has always been part of me, and recent war in my home land, Tigray, brought it into focus. I paint to make sense of it all, and to give myself space to grieve. To simply look closely enough to see what's really there.
What would you do with $25,000?The $25,000 would be used to secure larger work space as my work has been asking for a larger scale for a while now. A portion would also go towards professional development to learn how to expand visibility.
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