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I am a visual artist and graphic designer based in Geneva, working between Switzerland and Ethiopia, with decades of experience in painting, digital art, and mixed media. I aim to create universal visuals that bridge culture, spirituality, and contemporary design. I pioneered mixed media in Africa and continue to collaborate with galleries, institutions, and private collectors worldwide, sharing a language that speaks across borders and disciplines.…I am a visual artist and graphic designer based in Geneva, working between Switzerland and Ethiopia, with decades of experience in painting, digital art, and mixed media. I aim to create universal visuals that bridge culture, spirituality, and contemporary design. I pioneered mixed media in Africa and continue to collaborate with galleries, institutions, and private collectors worldwide, sharing a language that speaks across borders and disciplines.

Alex Maffi

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Artist, +2

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I am a visual artist and graphic designer based in Geneva, working between Switzerland and Ethiopia, with decades of experience in painting, digital art, and mixed media. I aim to create universal visuals that bridge culture, spirituality, and contemporary design. I pioneered mixed media in Africa and continue to collaborate with galleries, institutions, and private collectors worldwide, sharing a language that speaks across borders and disciplines.…I am a visual artist and graphic designer based in Geneva, working between Switzerland and Ethiopia, with decades of experience in painting, digital art, and mixed media. I aim to create universal visuals that bridge culture, spirituality, and contemporary design. I pioneered mixed media in Africa and continue to collaborate with galleries, institutions, and private collectors worldwide, sharing a language that speaks across borders and disciplines.

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I am a visual artist and graphic designer based in Geneva, working between Switzerland and Ethiopia, with decades of experience in painting, digital art, and mixed media. I aim to create universal visuals that bridge culture, spirituality, and contemporary design.

I pioneered mixed media in Africa and continue to collaborate with galleries, institutions, and private collectors worldwide, sharing a language that speaks across borders and disciplines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

French

Fluent

English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Independent Visual Artist at Geneva / Addis Ababa (Self-employed)

January 1, 1988 - Present

Created abstract, figurative, and digital artworks incorporating Ethiopian symbolism. Exhibited internationally, including UNESCO Paris (2006). Collaborated with galleries, institutions, and private collectors.

Independent Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Independent Graphic Designer

January 1, 2000 - Present

Designed logos, posters, catalogues, and exhibition visuals. Developed visual identities and communication materials. Collaborated with WIPO on visual communication projects in Geneva.