Alemayehu Bekele
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String Art
About the Artist
Alemayehu Bekele, born in Addis Ababa in 1994, is an Ethiopian architect and artist. He
graduated from Mekelle University in 2017 with a degree in Architecture from the Ethiopian
Institute of Technology-Mekelle. Alongside his architectural studies, he pursued fine arts
training at the Enlightenment Art Academy and the Abyssinia Fine Art School. Alemayehu's
artistic journey is deeply intertwined with his architectural background. His signature medium
is string art, using sewing thread, wool, wire, and yarn woven between nails to create realistic
portraits and intricate geometric compositions. His works blend mathematical precision with
artistic expression, often producing optical illusions and deeply emotional pieces. Exhibitions
and Recognition Alemayehu has showcased his work in several prestigious exhibitions
worldwide, including.
Artist Statement
Alemayehu Bekele
The New York Art Symposium (2024, New York, US) The 5th Paris Art Symposium (2020, Paris, France), A group exhibition at the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris (2020), Art of Ethiopia at the Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa (2019), Art for Humanity at Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa (2019) Adwa Art Exhibition at the National Theatre (2019). Various exhibitions at national art centers in Ethiopia between 2018 and 2020. His work has also been featured in interviews on multiple media platforms, including EBS TV, Fana TV, Arts TV World, LTV, and Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), along with published articles in magazines and news outlets such as What's Out Addis and Al Ain News. Awards and Grants Club for UNESCO for Art Letters of Achaia Award (2020), Diploma for attending Master International Classes in Paris, France (2020), Certificate of Appreciation from Ethiopia's Ministry of Peace (2019), Free Art Feleqa - Identity No.4 by Yenatfenta Abates (2019).
Alemayehu continues to merge his skills in architecture and fine art., creating compelling and innovative works that push the boundaries of visual perception and craftsmanship.