Dawit Adnew

Dawit Adnew is a famous Ethiopian artist whose work has been featured in over 30 collective and solo exhibitions across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Malta.  He is represented by Addis Fine Art.

Biography of Dawit Adnew

Dawit Adnew was born in 1973 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In 1995, he graduated from Addis Ababa University, School of Fine Arts and Design, specializing in Graphics Art.

Later, in 2019, he completed his studies at Nifas Silk Comprehensive Secondary School.

Adnew has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. His group shows include "Woven Moments" at Addis Fine Art in London (2022), "Image of Thought" at Fendika Cultural Centre in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2021), "Visual Diaries" at Guramayne Art Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2016), among others.

His art has also graced group exhibitions, including "Silent Dialogues" at Addis Fine Art in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2022), "Resurrection UndergroundArt" at MCFAF in Milan, Italy (2021), "On the road" at Lafto Mall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2020), and many more. 

Dawit Adnew's Art Style

Dawit Adnew's paintings evoke a lush and dreamy utopia. In his compositions, figures recline gracefully amidst intricately patterned dresses within gardens brimming with vibrant plants, flowers, and fruits. A sense of everlasting tranquility permeates the scenes, reminiscent of twilight, where color and pattern serve as wellsprings of sheer delight, akin to the styles of Matisse or Gauguin.

Adnew's artistic approach is influenced by studies in African masks and iconography, and his incorporation of patterns and fabric stems from his background as a textile designer.

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I focus on beauty and nature. This is one of the beauties of women and I want to express them in an artistic way so that I can explore the beautiful nature. Perhaps they are close enough to express themselves in many ways through their clothes. For example, in the country where I live, there are more than 80 different colours and costumes. I dare say women are my biggest avenues for how to relate to the modern world itself.​
Dawit Adnew for shado.
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