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Few Ethiopian artists are able to capture the organic essence of a piece the way that Etiye Dimma Poulsen can and that’s probably because few people think the way Etiye does. While we spend our days dealing with the same old song and dance of everyday life – cars, mortgages, bills, wireless home security – Etiye is thinking about ways in which she can redefine both herself and the artistic medium through which she has ultimately chosen to express herself through – the art and practice of sculpting.

When we thinking of sculpting, whimsical images of Leonardo chiseling away at a block of stone come to mind, or we might even think of those people who mold and sculpt with their hands the very essence of their vision. To Etiye, sculpting is a lot like cooking, creating from iron mesh and then clay before sticking her unfinished work into the oven where the rejuvenating fires of creation give birth to yet another masterpiece. It is this approach to art, exhibiting one of the most fundamental actions of a human being, which has allowed her to explore both the roots and the traditions of her people and giving us an art experience like no other.

Unique art pieces add a touch of elegance to any home or office setting. The figures are drawn in a two dimensional style and many church paintings serve to educate those who are uneducated in the tradition and the heritages.
There are artists such as Afework Tekle who have their works displayed on large canvases to show the vibrancy of the pictures they have painted and designed. He has an international reputation and a universal appeal that stands on its own.
Ethiopean art can take many forms and since Ethiopia has been a Read the rest of this entry »

Ethiopia is one of the first nations to embrace Christianity and has had a Christian majority since the 4th century. Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations on earth with much evidence pointing to the beginnings of Homo Sapiens. With such a long history it follows that expressions of the faith would develop into art or icons.

Ethiopian icon stands generally tend to be hand carved and painted depictions of various Bible verses. Typically displayed open and horizontally in the same manner an exceptionally large version of the dictionary, atlas or Bible is Read the rest of this entry »

This art form is completely unique to Ethiopia. A different Christian icon is portrayed on each of these beautiful wooden pieces. On a table top, shelf or desktop, these stands, being three-dimensional and movable, can be arranged in different ways allowing the owner to switch up their placement for a change now and again. This will also assure that all of the workmanship put into your stand is shown. The colors used to illustrate the icons are vibrant and reminiscent of antiques and old Read the rest of this entry »

When purchasing, or deciding on which pieces to purchase, if you are considering Ethiopian art, finding the most unique and the best quality pieces, is what any art collector is looking for. Depending on the kind of collection you already own, and what value or look you are trying to add to it, the right piece of Ethiopian art is going to give that collection a great new look, and if you find a collector piece, it can also add value to the collection if you ever consider selling it. So, whether you are looking for a Read the rest of this entry »