Wave in the Ocean

Samuel Tsegaye

Ethiopia

In Wave in the Ocean, Samuel Tsegaye captures a striking moment of movement and self-expression. A figure stands shirtless, gripping a skateboard, while a flowing black veil obscures their face – suggesting both anonymity and liberation. The urban backdrop, marked by industrial textures, contrasts with the subject’s dynamic presence, creating a visual tension between constraint and freedom. With this image, Tsegaye invites the viewer to reflect on personal identity and the pursuit of freedom. Add Wave in the Ocean to your collection and experience its bold exploration of individuality.

Samuel’s work is rooted in storytelling, reflecting the intersection between daily life and self-discovery. His photography spans from vivid street scenes to intimate portraits, always seeking to capture the essence of a moment. For him, artistic passion is inseparable from the search for one’s true self – an exploration that fuels his ever-evolving body of work. 

In Wave in the Ocean, Samuel Tsegaye captures a striking moment of movement and self-expression. A figure stands shirtless, gripping a skateboard, while a flowing black veil obscures their face – suggesting both anonymity and liberation. The urban backdrop, marked by industrial textures, contrasts with the subject’s dynamic presence, creating a visual tension between constraint and freedom. With this image, Tsegaye invites the viewer to reflect on personal identity and the pursuit of freedom. Add Wave in the Ocean to your collection and experience its bold exploration of individuality.

Samuel’s work is rooted in storytelling, reflecting the intersection between daily life and self-discovery. His photography spans from vivid street scenes to intimate portraits, always seeking to capture the essence of a moment. For him, artistic passion is inseparable from the search for one’s true self – an exploration that fuels his ever-evolving body of work. 

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Original medium: photography

Year: 2021

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Samuel Tsegaye

Samuel Tsegaye

Photographer

About the artist

Hailing from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Samuel Tsegaye, or Sami, as he is affectionately known, is a photographer whose work is deeply rooted in storytelling. His ever-evolving body of work spans epic street shots to beautiful portraits, each frame capturing a moment that feels both personal and universal. For Sami, photography is more than an artistic pursuit – it is a journey of self-discovery. He sees storytelling as a way to navigate daily life and discover his authentic self, a sentiment he expresses in his own words: 

"Finding your passion isn’t just about careers and money in the first place. It’s about finding your authentic self. The rest will come along when you’re on this mission of finding the self." 

By continuously exploring new approaches, Sami’s photography reflects both the external world and an intimate search for identity, making each image a testament to his artistic and personal evolution. 

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