Sedet, 2024, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 60 in. / 101.6 x 152.4 cm.

Sedet, Fetun Getachew, 2024, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 60 in. / 101.6 x 152.4 cm.

Inspired by Ethiopian Orthodox religious icons, I grew up reading books that included these beautiful paintings. They were fascinating to me, and after coming to the United States, I began reading these books to teach children born here. Over time, these captivating stories influenced and transform