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Etsubdink Legesse

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Etsubdink Legesse, working on her art

Etsubdink Legesse is an Ethiopian artist known for her traditional paintings on parchment. Her work often depicts Ethiopian culture's stories and figures.

Early life

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Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Etsubdink Legesse completed her education in accounting and initially pursued a career in that field. However, Etsubdink began assisting her father, Aba Legesse Mengistu, a renowned traditional painter, while maintaining her accounting profession.

Artistic style

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Etsubdink Legesse
Traditional work "Sifet"

Etsubdink's paintings are characterized by vibrant colors and a connection to Ethiopian heritage.[1] [2]

Media recognition

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Etsubdink has been featured in interviews on national television channels and radio broadcasts.[3][4] She has also participated in art exhibitions, and her paintings have been displayed in cultural institutions,[2] galleries,[5][6] churches, and hotels in Ethiopia.

References

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  1. ^ "Etsubdink and her traditional art on parchments". Ethiopian Press Agency. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Etsubdink Legesse". Free Art Felega. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  3. ^ ebstv worldwide (February 27, 2022). ጥንታዊ የብራና ላይ ስዕሎች በጥበብ ሰዓት //እሁድን በኢቢኤስ//. Retrieved July 7, 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Tewdage Bekele (December 7, 2014). Who Is Who - Interview with "Branna" painter Etsubdink Legese. Retrieved July 7, 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ "St George Interior Decoration and Art Gallery of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and St George Gallery of Alexandria Virginia 'a unique Ethiopian experience'". St George Art Gallery. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Zerihun Yetmgeta 'Magic Art C'". St George Art Gallery. Retrieved July 7, 2024.