Bethanya Abebe

Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1994, Bethanya moved to the US in 2008 and went to obtain a Bachelor in fine arts at the University of North Texas in 2018 and her MFA from Pratt Institute in 2021. She presently resides in Brooklyn, NY. Through her colorful palette, she captures her daily life encounters and moments while working primarily on acrylic on canvas. She is interested in capturing the everyday moments that are often overlooked as well as reflecting on her own life and emotions. After being introduced to fiber during her undergrad days, Bethanya grew interest in embroidery, tufting and faux fur in which she learned to intertwine with her paintings. She continuously works to push her boundaries and experiment growth in usage of materials.

Pratt Institute MFA 2021

Dinner Gallery, NY 2022
Anna Zorina Gallery 2020