Dereje Demissie

Urevbu Contemporary is proud to announce the opening of Dereje Demissie’s solo exhibition at the gallery, As It Is, As It Could Be. Featuring new and recent paintings, he explores issues of history, memory, and humanity’s place in both the natural, physical, and cultural landscapes. At the heart of Demissie's...

Africa on My Mind features new and recent paintings by Ethiopian artist Dereje Demissie and Nigerian artist Johnson Uwadinma. While formally very different, Demissie and Uwadinma’s works are visually connected through their shared use of bright color and loosely figurative compositions. Deeper than visual affinity, Demissie and Uwadinma explore a...