The Artist:

Eyob Mergia

I am an Ethiopian artist who moved to the United States after graduating from the Ethiopian Fine Arts Institute in 1997. A lifelong creative, I am always exploring new techniques and forms of expression. I also studied visual art at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where I earned my degree. Alongside my formal education, I pursued specialized courses in film editing and directing, modern African American literature, graphic communications (GRC), traditional and digital graphic design, printmaking, and creative photography. I believe these diverse studies have broadened my perspective and added new dimensions to my artistic practice. I have exhibited my work in a variety of venues and have completed commissioned pieces for airlines, medical institutions, schools, and churches. Currently, my studio is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

I consider myself profoundly fortunate to be an artist. For me, art transcends color and form—it becomes a means of making the ineffable aspects of existence tangible. My creative journey is one of introspection and discovery, where each work becomes a philosophical inquiry into being, perception, and expression. I strive to unravel the complexities of the human condition, capturing both the visible and invisible, the conscious and subconscious, the tangible and intangible.

My inspiration arises from the deep rhythms of daily life: music, literature, nature, travel, and cultural exchange. These experiences weave a rich tapestry that fuels my imagination. Through both traditional and experimental media, I seek to uncover hidden truths that connect these seemingly separate realms, finding new ways to express what lies beyond language.

Art, to me, is an instinctual act—an intuitive process where emotion and reason are constantly in dialogue. Sometimes I create with full awareness and intention; other times, I surrender to the unpredictable language of the subconscious. In the tension between the rational and the spontaneous, I find the true essence of my work. It reflects life itself: layered, contradictory, and in constant motion.

For me, creating is not merely an act of making—it is a form of inquiry. The abstract forms and geometric structures that often emerge in my work are not simply aesthetic choices; they are reflections of an underlying order I sense in the world. Each piece becomes a living conversation, a meditation on identity, meaning, and our shared human experience.

My work exists within a larger dialogue that encompasses the past, the legacies of other artists, and the broader currents of philosophy, literature, music, and film. I hope my art provokes thought, stirs emotion, and invites reflection. As I continue to evolve, I remain open to new discoveries, new expressions, and deeper connections with the world around me.