Haymanot Tesfa, was born in Ethiopia, where she did her diploma in painting at The School of Fine Arts. She had two solo shows and partook in many group exhibitions at different stages in Ethiopia before 2003.
Haymanot uses mixed techniques and does still-life, portraiture and illustrative work.
As well as an artist, Haymanot is a singer and photographer. She says,” I’m living on our beautiful earth to admire words, melody, colours and nature, which gives me inspiration to be creative".
Exhibitions:
o 2013 Islington Central Library.
o 2012 The Upper Gallery, Forest Row.
o 2012 Rowan Arts, Holloway Old Fire Station, London.
o 2011 Open House Exhibition, Chilham, Kent.
o 2011 Art of Africa, High Wycombe.
o 2010 Open House Exhibition, Chilham, Kent.
o 2009 Bows Arts studio, East Grinstead.
o 1994 - 2003 Different times in Ethiopia.
Work publications:
o Front cover for the poetry book 'Owl Songs' by Hubert Moore 2021.
o Front cover for the poetry book 'The Feeding Station' by Hubert Moore 2019.
o Front cover and illustrations for prayer book 'Hope Changing Rooms' by Philip Crocker 2018.
o Front and back cover for 'A Country to Call Home' 2018.
o Front and back cover for the poetry book, 'The Tree Line' by Hubert Moore 2017.
o Front, back and inside for 'A Country of Refuge' 2016.
o Front cover for the poetry book 'The Bright Gaze of The Disoriented' by Hubert Moore 2014.
o Portrait photographs in the book 'Born and bred' 2012.
o Front cover for the poetry book 'This Woman' by Nancy Charley 2012.
o Front and back cover for poetry book 'Whistling back' by Hubert Moore 2012
o Back cover 'Journal of Human Right Practice, Volume 1 Number 1' 2009.
o Front cover for the poetry book 'This Woman' by Nancy Charley 2012.
o Front and back cover for poetry book 'Whistling back' by Hubert Moore 2012
o Back cover 'Journal of Human Right Practice, Volume 1 Number 1' 2009.
Music Performances:
o Gateshead, Free Thinking Festival, BBC Radio 3 World On 3, 2018.
o SOAS, 2018.
o Musicport Festival, 2017.
o Vortex, London African Music Festival, 2017.
o British Museum, 2016.
o The National Theater, Dorfman Theater, 2016.
o The Lantern Theater, 2015.
o The Royal Festival Hall, Celebrating Sanctuary Festival, 2015.
o The House of Commons, 2014.
o WOMAD 'Test The World' stage, 2014.
o Rich Mix, 2013.
o Foyles Jazz Cafe, 2012, 2013.
o Wild heart Music festival, 2012.
o World Music Platform Music festival, 2012.
o Colourscape music festival, 2012 & 2016.
o The Royal Albert Hall, Choir, “ Love The Earth” by Imogene Heap, 2010.
Award:
o Winner of 'Battle Of The Bands competition', 2016, World Music Network.
o Gateshead, Free Thinking Festival, BBC Radio 3 World On 3, 2018.
o SOAS, 2018.
o Musicport Festival, 2017.
o Vortex, London African Music Festival, 2017.
o British Museum, 2016.
o The National Theater, Dorfman Theater, 2016.
o The Lantern Theater, 2015.
o The Royal Festival Hall, Celebrating Sanctuary Festival, 2015.
o The House of Commons, 2014.
o WOMAD 'Test The World' stage, 2014.
o Rich Mix, 2013.
o Foyles Jazz Cafe, 2012, 2013.
o Wild heart Music festival, 2012.
o World Music Platform Music festival, 2012.
o Colourscape music festival, 2012 & 2016.
o The Royal Albert Hall, Choir, “ Love The Earth” by Imogene Heap, 2010.
Award:
o Winner of 'Battle Of The Bands competition', 2016, World Music Network.
