Betelhem Makonnen, Mayet, and Mihret Kebede (Homepage Residency)
| Date start | 03.01.25 |
| Date end | 03.22.25 |
| Start Time | 12am |
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| Associated Program | Welcome to my Homepage |
Betelhem Makonnen, Mayet, and Mihret Kebede were residents of Welcome to my Homepage.
Artist Bios
A native of Ethiopia, Betelhem Makonnen, lives and works in Austin, TX. MFA, School of Art Institute of Chicago and a BA in History and Literature of Africa/African Diaspora, UT Austin. She researches perception, presence, and place within a trans-temporal and trans-locative topology that operates on the relational dynamics of an African diasporic consciousness. Makonnen exhibits both locally and internationally. In addition to her studio practice she co-organizes Addis Video Art Festival, a platform for video art in Ethiopia.
Mayet explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, human connection, and creative expression. With a background in international relations, economics, and data science, she examines how technology shapes the way we learn, grow, and interact. Her work draws inspiration from the psychology of learning, storytelling, and the power of connection to create meaningful, innovative experiences. Through collaboration and exploration, she seeks to bridge technology and human development in ways that inspire and transform.
Mihret Kebede is a multidisciplinary artist, poet, and co-founder of Tobiya Poetic Jazz, Netsa Art Village Artists Collective, and Addis International Video Art Festival. Mihret's artistic journey spans local and international art exhibitions, workshops, poetry performances, and collaborative projects across cultures. Her work has been featured widely in international publications including the first-ever anthology of Amharic poetry in English, "Songs We Learn from Trees," published by Carcanet Press. Mihret is a Ph.D. in practice candidate at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
