Ethel Tawe
About Me
My name is Ethel-Ruth Tawe and I'm a Cameroonian self-taught aspiring artist based in London, United Kingdom. I am currently studying International Human Rights as well as Art History & Critism which are incorporated greatly into my artwork. My inquisitive mind and adventurous heart find inspiration in nature and people! I love to travel, discover new traditions, lifestyles and understand others' perceptions which help me truly identify with the diverse nature of our world.
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AFRICA ; my home continent! Living in Cameroon, Tanzania and Kenya has brought great influence to my art and who I stand as today. At a young age I found inspiration in this cradle: my mothers, fathers, landscapes, music and vibrant cultures of Home. I believe my continent is the future & I commend the ongoing African rennaissance in the diaspora. Most subjects of my African art are expressions of my visions to spread and showcase the potential of this emergent continent.
The voice of art speaks in all languages and to all peoples. It can hold its breathe and stop time, tell a tale of emotions and sing songs of freedom. My he(art) aims to encompass and capture the aspirations of the voiceful and the voiceless.
My Work
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CV
Education
Regent's Univeristy London - BA International Human Rights
2013 - 2016
Webster University - BA International Human Rights
2012 - 2016
Richmond, The American International University in London
- BA International Relations and Affairs
2012 - 2013
Certificates and Achievements
Deans Scholar - Richmond Univeristy London
April 2013
Young Artists Award - Lancaster Young Artists
2013
Gateway Scholarship - Webster University
May 2013
Experience
Intern
May 2015 – 2015 Arusha, Tanzania
African Court of Human and Peoples Rights
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Worker
Habitat for Humanity International
May 2010
Rebuilding homes for underprivileged families in South Carolina, USA.
Teaching Assistant
Step-by-Step Learning Center
June 2011
Teaching assistant at the learning center for children with disabilities in Arusha, Tanzania.
Warehouse Staff
Ten Thousand Villages
May 2012
Unpacking goods shipped in from around the world for fair-trade sales
Campus Coordinator
Invisible Children Inc.
Raising funds and awareness in Pennsylvania, USA to fight against the use of child soldiers in Africa
Peace Activator
The Tutu Foundation (UK)
March 2015
Ubuntu activator and facilitator at the 2015 Desmond Tutu Youth Peace Summit.
Training in peer coaching, facilitation and events management.
Personal Interest
Art
traveling
blogging
human rights activism
music
anthropology
photography
Contact Information
Social Media: facebook.com/etheltaweartist | artofetheltawe.tumblr.com
Email: artofetheltawe@gmail.com
Website: http://www.artofetheltawe.com/