Ethiopia

Joey L

Joey L

Joey L's Ethiopia is a monolithic collection made over the course of thirteen years. It is an ode to every region of the country and a celebration of all the unique peoples found within.

3 ETH

0 / 75 pieces

Dutch Auction

November 18th 2021 | 16:00

The Artist

Joey Lawrence, more commonly known by his professional name, Joey L, is a Canadian professional photographer and director.

The Story

My life will forever be intertwined with Ethiopia. In my teenage days, this country is where I first found my vision as a photographer. Later, Ethiopia would be where I found my home and my soul mate. ETHIOPIA is a monolithic collection of my images captured over the course of thirteen years. It is an ode to every region of the country and a celebration of all the unique peoples found within. These seemingly disconnected cultural threads are woven together in a cohesive visual style in order to truly see Ethiopia— which itself is the sum of all the diverse lands and theproud people who inhabit it.

The dignified vision found in the portraits is not to obscure other searing realities within Ethiopia, such as the wealth inequality and traumatic conflict spread across the country. It is to highlight the prestige I have always recognized here. This collection is about the timeless and pure things that have withstood the politics of the day, and to challenge the way the outside world can perceive this country. This is my tribute to the enduring Ethiopia.

An antique shop in Addis Ababa contains treasures from all regions of the country. Roman is a medical doctor and member of the Yatreda art collective. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Location - Ethiopia Medium - digital capture Series - Ethiopia

An antique shop in Addis Ababa contains treasures from all regions of the country. Roman is a medical doctor and member of the Yatreda art collective. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Location - Ethiopia Medium - digital capture Series - Ethiopia

Old wooden balconies are quickly being replaced with modern buildings throughout Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Location - Ethiopia Medium - digital capture Series - Ethiopia

Old wooden balconies are quickly being replaced with modern buildings throughout Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Location - Ethiopia Medium - digital capture Series - Ethiopia

Photographed in Piassa, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Location - Ethiopia Medium - digital capture Series - Ethiopia

Photographed in Piassa, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Location - Ethiopia Medium - digital capture Series - Ethiopia

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