Transformer, in partnership with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, is honored to present LO-LIFE: SEARCHING FOR GOLD, by DC based artist Yakob Tesfaye. ⁠

Tesfaye, one of the school’s top graduating seniors, was selected by Transformer staff and the Chair of Duke Ellington’s Visual Arts Department to present artwork in a special one-week exhibition at Transformer. This new collaboration between Transformer and Duke Ellington School of the Arts celebrates the public charter school’s 50th anniversary!⁠

Recently graduated from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Yakob Tesfaye is a Washington DC based artist and curator who has been shown at The Yard and Ellington gallery. His work can be found in the mayor’s private collection, and the collection of Duke Ellington School of the Arts. This fall, he will begin pursuing a degree at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Thank you to Chris & Laura Andrews, Todd & Anne Barnes, and Evan & Allana D’Amico for their support in making this exhibition possible!

UPCOMING PROGRAMMING

Open House Reception: Sat. June 21, 12-6 pm

1 – 2 pm: Conversation with artist Yakob Tesfaye moderated by Elana Casey, Visual Arts Department Chair of Duke Ellington School of the Arts