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Dawit Abebe — No. 2 Background 1
Dawit Abebe

No. 2 Background 1

2014

A dynamic composition by Ethiopian artist Dawit Abebe, this acrylic and collage work on canvas layers richly textured surfaces with bold, gestural mark-making. Fragments of collaged material emerge beneath and alongside sweeping applications of paint, creating a visual dialogue between depth and flatness. The work reflects Abebe's signature exploration of identity and materiality, inviting the viewer to navigate its complex, interwoven surfaces.

Medium
acrylic and collage on canvas

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Dawit Abebe, No. 2 Background 1, 2014

A dynamic composition by Ethiopian artist Dawit Abebe, this acrylic and collage work on canvas layers richly textured surfaces with bold, gestural mark-making. Fragments of collaged material emerge beneath and alongside sweeping applications of paint, creating a visual dialogue between depth and flatness. The work reflects Abebe's signature exploration of identity and materiality, inviting the viewer to navigate its complex, interwoven surfaces.

Medium
acrylic and collage on canvas
Year
2014
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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