April 23, 2024
Sona Berhane
Today’s guest is Nasser Abdelwasie, a ceramic sculptor, pottery instructor, painter and grassroots football coach who, with his distinctively understated style, has now joined the ranks of up-and-coming Eritrean artists. Almost all of his ceramic sculptures, from the largest vases to the smallest candle holders, represent some form of a vessel. Their intricate designs, however, show that they are finished using a range of techniques. Energetic and cheerful, Nasser discusses his art and shares with us the highlights and challenges of his adventurous artistic journey,