Afrassa

Afrassa is a British-Ethiopian artist whose work delves into the emotional and cultural complexities born from her personal experience of growing up Dual heriatage. Caught between two worlds, she often felt alienated—neither fully belonging to her Ethiopian roots nor her white English upbringing. 

This tension between conflicting identities created a profound sense of displacement, one that Afrassa channels through her art to explore the nuanced experience of being both seen and unseen. Her work is a visual dialogue of self-discovery, a space where fragmented identities are reconciled, and where the pain of cultural dissonance can be transformed into a powerful narrative of empowerment and unity.

Through her creative expression, Afrassa aims to amplify the voices of those who are often marginalized, forgotten, or misrepresented. Her art reflects the struggles, beauty, and resilience of individuals whose identities do not conform to traditional societal norms or boxes. By confronting the complexities of race, identity, and belonging.

At its core, Afrassa’s art is both a personal exploration and a broader commentary on the urgent need for diverse representation in the artistic and cultural landscape. It celebrates the richness and resilience that underpin our individual and collective identities, urging a deeper understanding of the complexities that define who we are in an ever-evolving world.

Each daring brushstroke reflects her meticulous attention to detail and her embrace of subjective imperfections, revealing a depth and complexity of textures that invite closer examination and appreciation. her signature palette of vibrant primary colours are employed to vividly explore themes of connection and disconnection, Afrassa encourages the transcendence of superficial engagement, urging the audience to explore the intricacies of "SELF".