Yegizaw Michael
Yegizaw Michael | |
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| Known for | Public art in Seattle Artists Against AIDS campaign in Eritrea (1997) |
| Notable work | Point of Connection mural, Marymoor Village station (2024) Mosaics for Seattle Children's Museum and Yesler Terrace project |
| Style | Visual art Public art Mural Mosaic |
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Yegizaw Michael, also known as Yeggy, is an Eritrean artist based in the United States. He has exhibited his work in Kenya, Uganda, Austria, Eritrea, and the United States.[1]
Early life
Michael was raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He later fled to Kenya due to fear of persecution.
Career
Michael has exhibited his work internationally in Kenya, Uganda, Austria, Eritrea, and the United States.
In 1997, he initiated, organized, and served as artistic director of the historic Artists Against AIDS national awareness campaign in Eritrea. The campaign involved over 30 Eritrean artists, musicians, and poets collaborating in a nationwide effort to educate and raise awareness about AIDS.
Since settling in the United States, Michael has been based in Seattle, where he has created several public art works, including mosaics for the Seattle Children's Museum and the Seattle Housing Authority's Yesler Terrace project..[2][3] In 2024,.[4][5] his mural "Point of Connection" was installed by Sound Transit at Marymoor Village station.
Awards
- Best Artist of the Year, Kenya (1995)
- Raimok National Art Award, Eritrea (1996 and 1997)
References
- ^ Dawit, Delina Yemane (March 22, 2024). "A Life in Color: The Artistic Journey of Yegizaw Michael". Brittle Paper. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "New public work of art to be unveiled at Yesler Terrace" (Press release). Seattle Housing Authority. December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Monica (December 10, 2015). "Seattle artist honors Yesler Terrace families with 'Harmony' mosaic". The Seattle Globalist. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Minier, Sarah (November 12, 2024). "Yeggy Michael's 'Point of Connection': Redmond's story, told through art". The Platform. Sound Transit. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Artwork installed at Marymoor Village Station". Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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