Zeinu Mudeser,
was born in Addis Ababa, the classically
trained artist (Addis Ababa University
School of Fine Art, BA Fine Art) began
his career in this capital city of Ethiopia
characterized by remarkable diversity
and contrasts. He spent his formative
years studying art from books, instructors
and fellow artists. Following art school,
he pursued a career working as a cartoonist and illustrator for various monthly magazines
in Addis Ababa. As a studio artist, he continued to explore different mediums and techniques.
One symbol characterizing Zeinu's early work is that of the harvest moon. "I was moon
possessed.
I used to use a 'creative accident' to start [a piece] from somewhere... an event... not knowing
exactly where my moon will take place in the composition."
The moon, restless, is a strong symbol constantly changing in its circular orb. A significant
change occurred in Zeinu's life in the year 2000 with a move to the United States. The
character of the landscape changed and so did his artistic rendering. "I'm always trying to
find shape or form by breaking down the existing shapes, forms and colors 'til my inner
necessity tells me to stop." Upon first glance, his art appears to be a simple abstraction. As
the viewer explores the work, the senses reveal deeper images as the layers unfold. In
creating these pieces, Zeinu experiences a spiritual interaction between the painter and paint.
He begins with the linear motion of the brush. As lines form, images appear from within the
abstraction. The artist leaves his impression as his spirit guides him. Upon completion, images
are left upon the canvas for the viewer's own interpretation.
For more information on Zeinu, you can visit his personal website:
Zeinu Mudeser
was born in Addis Ababa, the classically
trained artist (Addis Ababa University
School of Fine Art, BA Fine Art) began
his career in this capital city of Ethiopia
characterized by remarkable diversity
and contrasts. He spent his formative
years studying art from books, instructors
and fellow artists. Following art school,
he pursued a career working as a cartoonist and illustrator for various monthly magazines
in Addis Ababa. As a studio artist, he continued to explore different mediums and techniques.
One symbol characterizing Zeinu's early work is that of the harvest moon. "I was moon
possessed.
I used to use a 'creative accident' to start [a piece] from somewhere... an event... not knowing
exactly where my moon will take place in the composition."
The moon, restless, is a strong symbol constantly changing in its circular orb. A significant
change occurred in Zeinu's life in the year 2000 with a move to the United States. The
character of the landscape changed and so did his artistic rendering. "I'm always trying to
find shape or form by breaking down the existing shapes, forms and colors 'til my inner
necessity tells me to stop." Upon first glance, his art appears to be a simple abstraction. As
the viewer explores the work, the senses reveal deeper images as the layers unfold. In
creating these pieces, Zeinu experiences a spiritual interaction between the painter and paint.
He begins with the linear motion of the brush. As lines form, images appear from within the
abstraction. The artist leaves his impression as his spirit guides him. Upon completion, images
are left upon the canvas for the viewer's own interpretation.
For more information on Zeinu, you can visit his personal website:
Zeinu Mudeser
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