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The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterExploring Identity and Heritage through Art: A Conversation with Meron EngidaEmbrace the journey with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, hosted by none other than Rob Lee. Today our guest is Meron Engida, an accomplished painter hailing from Ethiopia and now based in Washington, DC, who uses her vivid and emotive tableaus as a means of delving into her personal experiences and Ethiopian cultural heritage. Employing the mark-making process with an inspired trust, Engida crafts a visually captivating vocabulary that draws upon the hues and narratives of ancient Ethiopian art. In her work, the convergence of abstraction and figuration takes center stage, spotlighting expressive figures that collectively narrate stories...2022-05-0719 min