Saint Arbore

The Arbore people live in the southern Omo Valley, where cattle, community, and spiritual tradition shape most of daily life. They’re known for being calm and welcoming, even to outsiders passing through this remote part of Ethiopia. Much of their guidance comes from spiritual leaders called Qawot, who are looked to during illness, conflict, and changes in the land.

While I was there, one woman stood out to me right away. She was wrapped in a dark cloth, standing quietly near the edge of the village. She held herself with a kind of peace that drew me in. Her necklaces, long strands of beads in different sizes and colors, reflected details about her age and her place in the community.

When I think of her, I see her as Saint Arbore because she had a presence that felt special and spiritually regal. She seemed deeply connected to her people and the land around her.

If you select the museum canvas, your artwork will come with a 1.5″-2″ mirrored edge, suitable for stretching over 1.5″-2″ stretcher bars. Canvas pieces bear the signature and edition number at the bottom right of the image, unless instructed otherwise. All pieces from the Limited Edition Collection are unframed and delivered in a protective tube along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Upon request, we can offer guidance on framing your new artwork to ensure both aesthetic appeal and lasting quality. Please note that the edition numbers represent the total in the edition, regardless of the size. There is no separate edition count for different sizes; each piece has a single unique edition number.

Edition size: 5 – 36X54 (plus 2 Artist Proofs), 10 – 32X48, 15 – 30X45 and 20 – 24X36.

Open Edition prints are produced on high-quality photographic paper, set within a 4-ply, white, acid-free matte. The front of the matte and the print are both initialed. All Open Edition Matted Prints are designed to fit standard frames seamlessly.