Kerima Mohammed (B1977) in Addis Ababa, kerima graduated from the Addis Ababa University, Alle School of Fine Arts and Design in 2002. Her artistic practice is defined by surreal, stylized depictions of everyday life, rendered through bold contours, geometric forms, and a warm, earthy palette. Her compositions pulse with rhythm and intention, simultaneously celebrating Ethiopia’s rich visual heritage while reimagining its possibilities. Through her abstract language, she reflects on collective human experiences, transforming them into evocative and memorable visual narratives.
Kerma’s work has been featured in several solo exhibitions, including Addis fine Art Gallery in Addis Ababa (2018), Columbia City Gallery in Seattle (2013), C Art Gallery in Seattle (2012), Norm Maxwell Studio Gallery in Los Angeles (2011), and the Arthur Rimbaud Museum in Harar (2005, 2006). She has also participated in group exhibitions At Addis Fine Art gallery (2021),at Circle Art Gallery in Nairobi (2015), LeLa Art Gallery in Addis Ababa (2014), Art of Ethiopia at the Sheraton Addis Ababa (2009–2013), and the National Museum of Ethiopia (2007, 2013), among others across Djibouti, Uganda, Sudan, the Netherlands, Austria, and France. She is in a permanent collection in ARAK collections.