Selome Muleta

Selome Muleta constructs vibrant internal realms through the color-saturated interior scenes on her canvases. These compositions often portray women engaged in moments of deep introspection.

Biography of Selome Muleta

Selome Muleta was born in 1991 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In 2012, she completed her studies at Abyssinia Fine Art School in Addis Ababa. Two years later, in 2014, she graduated from Entoto Polytechnic College in Addis Ababa.

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Being an artist in Ethiopia regardless of gender is very difficult. Being a women artist hasn’t inhibited me more than other artists. The gender question here is one point, but the issues of being creative whichever gender one is, are incredibly challenging.
Selome Muleta for Art Breath 

She showcased her art through solo exhibitions, including Frieze London with Addis Fine Art (2022), "Collapsing Space" at Addis Fine Art in London (2022), and "Tsedal" at Addis Fine Art in  Addis Ababa (2020).

Muleta has also participated in group exhibitions, including "From Modern to Contemporary: Artists from the Horn of Africa and Diaspora" with CFHILL in Stockholm, Sweden (2022). 

Currently, the artist lives and works in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Selome Muleta's Art Style

The expressive, free-flowing nature of her brushstrokes, combined with her sophisticated fusion of pastels and vibrant shades like crimson and green, establishes an atmosphere that is both tranquil and intricate. Selome Muleta skillfully employs translucent washes of color to foster a contemplative harmony between her subjects and their surrounding environments.

Occasionally, the faces of her characters are either obscured or cropped, redirecting the viewer's attention towards the sparse assortment of objects that decorate the space.

Whether it's a sagging plant, a dozing feline companion, or a distant crooked framed portrait, the boundary between living and inanimate objects blurs. Instead, the viewer is prompted to focus on the tangible essence of existence.

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Painting faces which are sometimes cut off or blurred, is not necessarily where my focus is at, I go with the flow of each painting and with each figure portrayed comes a particular focal point. It could be on the hands, the back, a certain part of the body, or even the face, I don't think about it, it comes through as I paint. 
Selome Muleta for Art Breath
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