Tides of Love: Ghion and Tana, 2024
24x30 Oil on canvas
The Ethiopian myth of Abay (biblical name: Ghion) and Tana tells the story of a powerful love between the river Abay (the Blue Nile) and the serene Tana (Lake Tana). Tana, representing the calm lake, was loved by Abay, the dynamic river. Though separated by nature, Abay’s desire to unite with Tana led him on a turbulent journey through rough landscapes. After many struggles, they finally met, and their waters joined in an eternal union. This myth explains the origin of the Blue Nile and Lake Tana, symbolizing the enduring connection between two natural forces.
24x30 Oil on canvas
The Ethiopian myth of Abay (biblical name: Ghion) and Tana tells the story of a powerful love between the river Abay (the Blue Nile) and the serene Tana (Lake Tana). Tana, representing the calm lake, was loved by Abay, the dynamic river. Though separated by nature, Abay’s desire to unite with Tana led him on a turbulent journey through rough landscapes. After many struggles, they finally met, and their waters joined in an eternal union. This myth explains the origin of the Blue Nile and Lake Tana, symbolizing the enduring connection between two natural forces.
24x30 Oil on canvas
The Ethiopian myth of Abay (biblical name: Ghion) and Tana tells the story of a powerful love between the river Abay (the Blue Nile) and the serene Tana (Lake Tana). Tana, representing the calm lake, was loved by Abay, the dynamic river. Though separated by nature, Abay’s desire to unite with Tana led him on a turbulent journey through rough landscapes. After many struggles, they finally met, and their waters joined in an eternal union. This myth explains the origin of the Blue Nile and Lake Tana, symbolizing the enduring connection between two natural forces.