Hana Yilma Godine paints women in private moments: in repose on the couch, at the hair salon, preparing for a wedding. While her home country is facing civil war, Goodine imagines a parallel dimension where women are safe and free to express themselves. For my upcoming residency with Fridman Gallery in Beacon I’ve brought with me traditional Ethiopian fabrics that are typically used to make women’s dresses. Usually, I prefer to listen to music, but my studio practice also has moments of silence. I’d use images I’ve collected on my travels or walks, resources I found on the internet, photos I’ve taken.

Source: Ethiopian News February 01, 2022 06:41 UTC