Name: Abraham Abebe   abraham
Born and Raised: Ethiopia  
Currently Reside: Las Vegas, NV, USA  
Consentration: Painting, Drawing,Graphic Design , Printmaking and  
  Photography
Education: BFA (Cum Laude), Graphic design and Painting/Drawing , University of Nevada, Las Vegas- 2010  
  Associate of Art Degree (with Distinction), Truckee Meadows Comunity College, Reno, NV- 2007  
  Diploma, Business Office Technology Vocational, Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center, Reno, NV- 2005
     
ARTISTIC STATEMENT
I believe that I use reality as a foundation for what I draw, paint, and illustrate. I follow the way of truth and take from the deep feelings from my senses, especially the sense of smell, sight, sound and feelings. In addition, sometimes I try to look beyond what is obvious, and see as far as my mind will take me. My passion is deep to express my imagination. It is like my dream, but also part of my life, my reality.
Reality is my base. From that reality, I always find the way to create impressionistic art, which comes from, and reaches to deep in the heart. Art is my life, so I always find it......... I smell it.......... I feel it.......... and I do it. My art is carried truth. Truth is a way to reach a goal. Truth is a road to get blessing from God. My faith, my beliefs, my view, my feelings are braided together to make me who I am, and allows me to create what I feel.
My art works are a result of two cultures. I am swimming in between. My ideas are flowing around these two cultures. Ethiopian tradition that I grew up with is attached in to my blood. The american culture that I am experiencing since the end of 2003 is also influenced me. My subject matters reflect the two cultures as well. It also gives me a great opportunity to use different mediums to convey my deep passion. Beyond cultures, there is so much for me to learn; so many great artists to learn from, that I know only patience, persistance, practice, and education will carry me to my goal.
 
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