Alexander “Skunder” Bohogoassian was an Ethiopian born painter and teacher considered to be one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of the modern era. Skunder started his career during his early ages and in 1954 he won a prize at the Jubilee Anniversary Celebration of Haile Selassie which opened an opportunity for him to get a government scholarship to study at the Slade School of Fine Art in London.
After he spent two years in London he moved to Paris, where he taught at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. In 1966, he returned to Ethiopia to teach at the School of Fine Arts in Addis Ababa. Even though he got to spend only 3 years at his post, his presence helped revolutionize contemporary art in the country. He later moved into the United States and spent most of his career teaching at Howard University from 1972 until 2001. Skunder has gained great recognition throughout his career, he was the first contemporary artist to have his work purchased by the Musee d’Art Moderne in Paris, and in 1966 his painting “Juju’s wedding” was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He was also the first artist to design a first day cover for a United Nations stamp.
Skunder’s art is mainly inspired by Ethiopia’s long tradition of wall paintings in churches and illustrated manuscripts. When asked to describe his art, Skunder stated that he focused on the color being illuminated to create superimposed dimensions of form and shape, which in turn enables the viewer to first see the painting as a unit, then as a simultaneous breaking up of images, and finally as a recognition of the identities.
Furthermore, his arts was also inspired by his political and cultural views. His involvement with the Black Arts Movement inspired his painting with coded and overtly political themes. In recognition of his efforts to grow contemporary art the umbrella organization for Ethiopia's oldest secular school was named the Skunder Boghossian College of Performing and Visual Arts.
After he spent two years in London he moved to Paris, where he taught at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière. In 1966, he returned to Ethiopia to teach at the School of Fine Arts in Addis Ababa. Even though he got to spend only 3 years at his post, his presence helped revolutionize contemporary art in the country. He later moved into the United States and spent most of his career teaching at Howard University from 1972 until 2001. Skunder has gained great recognition throughout his career, he was the first contemporary artist to have his work purchased by the Musee d’Art Moderne in Paris, and in 1966 his painting “Juju’s wedding” was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He was also the first artist to design a first day cover for a United Nations stamp.
Skunder’s art is mainly inspired by Ethiopia’s long tradition of wall paintings in churches and illustrated manuscripts. When asked to describe his art, Skunder stated that he focused on the color being illuminated to create superimposed dimensions of form and shape, which in turn enables the viewer to first see the painting as a unit, then as a simultaneous breaking up of images, and finally as a recognition of the identities.
Furthermore, his arts was also inspired by his political and cultural views. His involvement with the Black Arts Movement inspired his painting with coded and overtly political themes. In recognition of his efforts to grow contemporary art the umbrella organization for Ethiopia's oldest secular school was named the Skunder Boghossian College of Performing and Visual Arts.
The Guenette Leul Palace was built by Emperor Haile-Selassie in 1930, serving as the main residence for the emperor and his family until the emperor moved to the Jubile Palace and handed over the building to Haile Selassie Univerisity. Later renamed Addis Ababa University in 1974, The building now serves as the Institute of Ethiopian Studies (IES) under the Addis Ababa University and has played a major role in conducting and promoting research in humanities and social sciences in Ethiopia.
• Photography by Hilena Tafesse
• Photography by Hilena Tafesse
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RIP Chadwick Boseman
• Painting by Bou bou Design
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• Painting by Bou bou Design
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I Pad Pro & Apple Pencil
The 2020 I Pad Pro is one of the ideal tools for illustrators, the new model has some upgrades from its 2018 version, some of the new features includes dual camera sensors, trackpad support, & faster performance due to the new A12Z Bionic chipset. The new IPad Pro also comes with apps optimized to enable the Apple Pencil to work more effectively & enhance your creative work. The price starts from 799 USD ( 28,764 ETB), & the Apple Pencil costs around 120USD (4320 ETB).
Google Pixel book & Pen
The Google Pixel book is another ideal tool for illustrators especially for those who are familiar with android devices. The device is optimized for different android apps & its highly responsive touchscreens make the creative process smooth. The device also works as a great digital art studio when you pair it with Google Pixelbook Pen which is an ideal stylus tool for the device.The Google Pixelbook price starts from 999 USD (35,964) & the pen costs you an additional 100 (3600 ETB) USD.
Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet
The Wacom Intuos Pro is the ideal drawing tablet, especially for beginner artists. The device works both on Windows & Mac. The tablet also comes with a highly sensitive Wacom Pro Pen 2. The Pen & Tablet have a multi-touch gesture support that delivers a smooth & enjoyable experience during the creative process. The price starts from 75USD (2700 ETB) to 350USD (12,600).
Adobe Creative Cloud connected Paper Tablet
The Adobe Creative Cloud connected Paper Tablet is a unique & very affordable tool for digital artists, it allows you to digitize freehand drawings & sketches in the paper with the Moleskine Pen+ & transfer your work on screen in Adobe Illustrator or save to Adobe Creative Cloud to develop or share later. The price of this tool is around 35USD (1,260 ETB).
Procreate
Procreate is the ideal app that you should use if you are using an IOS device or I Pad Pro, with this app you can easily draw, sketch, or paint with a variety of tools & different color options. The app offers endless functionality which will give you full control of your creative work.
#5bestdigitaltools #illustrators #digital
The 2020 I Pad Pro is one of the ideal tools for illustrators, the new model has some upgrades from its 2018 version, some of the new features includes dual camera sensors, trackpad support, & faster performance due to the new A12Z Bionic chipset. The new IPad Pro also comes with apps optimized to enable the Apple Pencil to work more effectively & enhance your creative work. The price starts from 799 USD ( 28,764 ETB), & the Apple Pencil costs around 120USD (4320 ETB).
Google Pixel book & Pen
The Google Pixel book is another ideal tool for illustrators especially for those who are familiar with android devices. The device is optimized for different android apps & its highly responsive touchscreens make the creative process smooth. The device also works as a great digital art studio when you pair it with Google Pixelbook Pen which is an ideal stylus tool for the device.The Google Pixelbook price starts from 999 USD (35,964) & the pen costs you an additional 100 (3600 ETB) USD.
Wacom Intuos Pro Digital Graphic Drawing Tablet
The Wacom Intuos Pro is the ideal drawing tablet, especially for beginner artists. The device works both on Windows & Mac. The tablet also comes with a highly sensitive Wacom Pro Pen 2. The Pen & Tablet have a multi-touch gesture support that delivers a smooth & enjoyable experience during the creative process. The price starts from 75USD (2700 ETB) to 350USD (12,600).
Adobe Creative Cloud connected Paper Tablet
The Adobe Creative Cloud connected Paper Tablet is a unique & very affordable tool for digital artists, it allows you to digitize freehand drawings & sketches in the paper with the Moleskine Pen+ & transfer your work on screen in Adobe Illustrator or save to Adobe Creative Cloud to develop or share later. The price of this tool is around 35USD (1,260 ETB).
Procreate
Procreate is the ideal app that you should use if you are using an IOS device or I Pad Pro, with this app you can easily draw, sketch, or paint with a variety of tools & different color options. The app offers endless functionality which will give you full control of your creative work.
#5bestdigitaltools #illustrators #digital
Digital drawing by @thick_east_african_girl (Instagram)
• inspired by a silhouette photographer by @julien_vallon (Instagram)
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• inspired by a silhouette photographer by @julien_vallon (Instagram)
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Digital Illustration by @Darth_Bunny
• Black Leopard
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The mid-1950s and early 1960s saw a major architectural shift in Addis Ababa with many projects commissioned from residential apartment blocks to government buildings with the majority of them still being landmarks of the city. During this era, the city attracted renowned international architects that resulted in giving Addis a then promising architectural touch.
One of the widely known architectural pieces created in the mid-1950s is the Lion of Judah. Two Lion of Judah monuments exist in Addis Ababa, the first one is located at the old railway station, and the second one, the one we are discussing is located by the National Theatre. The monument was designed by the French sculptor and designer Maurice Calka in 1955. The black stone carved monument was commissioned by Emperor Haile Selassie to commemorate his Silver Jubilee and to make Addis Ababa a modern African city recognized on the global map with a unique architectural design that represents its identity.
The 10-meter high monument was one of the two of Maurice Calka’s pieces that achieved international recognition during his career, it has also become a cultural symbol of Afrocentrism and served as a logo to the former Ethiopian Tourism Commission. Located graciously next to the National Theatre the monument was one of the unique pieces of work that represent the era’s different approaches to modern architecture.
Photo Credit: Hilena Tafesse
One of the widely known architectural pieces created in the mid-1950s is the Lion of Judah. Two Lion of Judah monuments exist in Addis Ababa, the first one is located at the old railway station, and the second one, the one we are discussing is located by the National Theatre. The monument was designed by the French sculptor and designer Maurice Calka in 1955. The black stone carved monument was commissioned by Emperor Haile Selassie to commemorate his Silver Jubilee and to make Addis Ababa a modern African city recognized on the global map with a unique architectural design that represents its identity.
The 10-meter high monument was one of the two of Maurice Calka’s pieces that achieved international recognition during his career, it has also become a cultural symbol of Afrocentrism and served as a logo to the former Ethiopian Tourism Commission. Located graciously next to the National Theatre the monument was one of the unique pieces of work that represent the era’s different approaches to modern architecture.
Photo Credit: Hilena Tafesse
Digital Illustration by @abyssiniadesign (Instagram)
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2020, what a @?>:>:@: year. 2020 is like a partner with many side pleasures that when you thought you dealt with one another one pops up.
So yeah we’re fucked.
But you know what makes you forget that you’re fucked even while the fucking happens? The movies! It’s a form of entertainment that goes beyond entertainment value. Ever since the Lumiere Brothers decided to troll people by using light tricks to make people believe that they were going to get hit by a moving train (and then filming it) it has been used to influence people for good and making people see the good side of life, the bad side of life, idealizing romances, de-idealizing romances, showing us that we can soar if we can apply ourselves, moving us. Inspiring us to get out of bed and reach for that sandwich and feel like we’ve done something.
So this month we decided to put a highlight on a sector that keeps us going. For most people, film is a cathartic experience. It’s a way to process what’s going on in the real world or a way to find momentary relief to help us handle what ever bullshit is coming our way next. It’s one of the best medium in art because it’s ultimately a collaborative exercise.
Yet, Ethiopia has yet to see a real boom in filmmaking. Despite the super awesome talent that’s in the country. Music has gotten some recognition, We think that the people we featured this month are pushing the medium forward. From acclaimed producer directors to set designers and makeup artists, these artists have been pushing for a better film industry in Ethiopia in their own way.
Enjoy!
So yeah we’re fucked.
But you know what makes you forget that you’re fucked even while the fucking happens? The movies! It’s a form of entertainment that goes beyond entertainment value. Ever since the Lumiere Brothers decided to troll people by using light tricks to make people believe that they were going to get hit by a moving train (and then filming it) it has been used to influence people for good and making people see the good side of life, the bad side of life, idealizing romances, de-idealizing romances, showing us that we can soar if we can apply ourselves, moving us. Inspiring us to get out of bed and reach for that sandwich and feel like we’ve done something.
So this month we decided to put a highlight on a sector that keeps us going. For most people, film is a cathartic experience. It’s a way to process what’s going on in the real world or a way to find momentary relief to help us handle what ever bullshit is coming our way next. It’s one of the best medium in art because it’s ultimately a collaborative exercise.
Yet, Ethiopia has yet to see a real boom in filmmaking. Despite the super awesome talent that’s in the country. Music has gotten some recognition, We think that the people we featured this month are pushing the medium forward. From acclaimed producer directors to set designers and makeup artists, these artists have been pushing for a better film industry in Ethiopia in their own way.
Enjoy!
Check out our interview with the talented painter, animator and filmmaker Gabrielle Tesfaye in the current issue available for free download on our website. http://bit.ly/GetzmagIssue10
Have you seen "Jesus Shows The Way To The Highway" yet? If not make sure to check out the article on our latest issue to get some insights about this movie. http://bit.ly/GetzmagIssue10