Girma Bertais a self-taught photographer from Ethiopia who captures daily life in his city Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Berta utilizes street photography combining it with fine art and graphic art.
BertaโsMoving Shadowsseries I and II, solitary figures are juxtaposed against vibrant backgrounds, creating truly unique artworks which exemplify the contrasting colours and personalities on the streets of his home town. Bertaโs use of digital media, to produce and present his artworks, is in itself a commentary on the digital revolution underway across Africa. He represents the vibrancy of the millennial African. Berta describes the motivation behind his work as a wish to captureโthe beautiful, the ugly and all that is in betweenโ. His images delve deep into the soul of the city, offering his remarkable interpretation. โAddis Fine Art






