It is my desire to discover a new form and a new beauty, but it is impossible to think up anything entirely new. As human experience shows up, all art grows out of its parent culture—not as a miraculous vision—to create identity. I am fascinated by all kinds of art movements, especially Ethiopian iconography and African art.to mean that I did not make myself totally preoccupied or dominant by old traditions but tried to instill what is indispensable to my creativity. My art is an expression of my love for fabulous, breath-taking nature, my country, its rich culture, its unique history, and people as inspiration...
