Emerging Painting Invitational

Online-Only Auction, 14 - 21 February 2022

Emerging Painting Invitational Prize
About the Session

The Emerging Painting Invitational Prize (EPI) is an international art platform developed by the African Art Galleries Association (AAGA) to support and recognise excellence of emerging painters living and working on the continent and to create new opportunities for engagement with art and art centres in Africa for local and international collectors, art professionals and general audiences.

The artworks on this auction are in various locations in Africa. Delivery can be arranged with AAGA after checkout, and please note that delivery costs and any additional import or other taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.


Sold for

ZAR 32 830
Lot 33
  • Natnael Ashebir; Layers of Life 12


Lot Estimate
ZAR 28 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 32 830

About this Item

Ethiopian 1995-
Layers of Life 12
2021
acrylic on canvas
80 by 80cm

Notes

The artworks on this auction are in various locations in Africa. Delivery can be arranged with AAGA after checkout, and please note that delivery costs and any additional import or other taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Natnael Ashebir received a BFA in painting from the Alle School of Fine Art and Design in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He works across a variety of media, including painting, drawing, digital art, and photography. The core of his exploration is the layers created by politicians, social structures, and the process of urbanisation.

Ashebir’s work has been exhibited in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria. He currently lives and works in Ethiopia.

Provenance

This lot is the work of one of the 16 finalists of the Emerging Painting Invitational Prize (EPI) 2022. This is an international art platform developed by the African Art Galleries Association (AAGA) to support and recognise the excellence of emerging painters living and working on the continent.

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