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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Fiker Solomon, Floating Dreams II, 2024
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Fiker Solomon Ethiopia, b. 1995

Floating Dreams II, 2024
Jute, Yarn and Palm Leaves
56 3/4 x 38 5/8 x 1 1/8 in
144 x 98 x 3 cm
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Fiker Solomon’s work is a profound celebration of the cycles of human emotion and need, drawing inspiration from the rhythms of nature and the artistry she inherited from her mother....
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Fiker Solomon’s work is a profound celebration of the cycles of human emotion and need, drawing inspiration from the rhythms of nature and the artistry she inherited from her mother. Her stunning abstract tapestries—crafted from yarn, sisal, palm leaves, and jute sacks—merge traditional techniques with bold experimentation, transforming humble materials into symbols of resilience, renewal, and the beauty of reinvention.


At the core of her art is an inspiring exploration of freedom and growth. For Solomon, freedom embodies a return to the limitless imagination and joy of childhood, unburdened by societal constraints, while growth represents the courage to honor one’s roots and evolve toward new possibilities. Her use of the jute sack, often dismissed as disposable, becomes a powerful metaphor for marginalized voices and overlooked contributions, elevating it to an emblem of strength, intricacy, and dignity.


Through her extraordinary creations, Solomon invites viewers on a journey of self-reflection, urging them to reconnect with nature’s cycles and their own potential for transformation. Her work is a testament to the enduring power of art to inspire, heal, and reimagine the world around us.

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Founded in 2002 and located in Kampala, Afriart Gallery (AAG) has since become a leading contemporary art gallery representing artists from Africa. 

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