About

Ethiopian iconography is at the core of Urgessa’s artistic production - he emigrated from Addis Ababa and now lives and works in Germany. Recognised for his unique intertwined subject matter that recalls representations of race and the politics of identity, Urgessa’s new body of work will see him dive deeper into this subject with 15 new large-scale paintings marking some of his largest works to date.
Loose backgrounds, smooth brushstrokes, soft muted hues, thick textured applications and defined schematic features create an intense contrast that propels Urgessa’s human figures to the fore. At …