Load Gallery presents the exhibition Let’s Slow Down Time Together by Yatreda ያጥሬዳ

Load Gallery presents Let’s Slow Down Time Together, the first European solo exhibition by Yatreda ያጥሬዳ, a family-based collective of artists from Ethiopia founded by Kyia Tadele. The exhibition will be on view from December 18 to February 14.

In just four years, Yatreda ያጥሬዳ has forged an extraordinary artistic trajectory. They have developed their practice in a self-taught manner: they built their own filming system for Strong Hair and handcraft many of the costumes and historical decorative elements that appear in their videos. Even so, the final result possesses the precision and depth of a production studio, with a visually striking impact marked by strong technical rigor and emotional intensity. Rooted in tizita, a profound sense of nostalgia for the past, their practice combines childhood memories, oral histories, and traditional tales with the rich heritage and central legends of contemporary Ethiopian identity, inviting viewers to reflect on the cyclical nature of history.

With Let’s Slow Down Time Together, Load presents a journey through the work of Yatreda ያጥሬዳ, offering insights into their unique approach to video art and the expanding possibilities of storytelling in digital art.

The gallery will be open during its regular hours, from Thursday to Saturday, 4 pm to 8 pm.