One is struck immediately by the exuberance and implied physicality of Yohannes Tesfaye’s paintings. There are no self-imposed limitations, no endless variations on successful themes. This artist is exploring and doing so with a great deal of confidence and joy. Schooled in classical technique and traditional subject matter, Yohannes stayed within these academic restrictions just long enough to complete his formal education (he received his Diploma from the Addis Abeba University Fine Arts School in 2001). Having been captivated by making art as a boy, he realized...more
