Elias Sime
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Art Medium
Mixed Media
Sculpture
Art Style
Abstract
Found Objects
About the Artist
Elias Sime, born in 1968 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is an internationally acclaimed artist celebrated for his innovative and environmentally conscious sculptural assemblages. Working primarily with discarded electronic components—such as circuit boards, wires, buttons, and other technological detritus—Sime meticulously weaves, layers, and adheres these materials onto panels. His process transforms what might be considered waste into visually rich and intricate tapestries that shimmer with latent energy. Sime's work often references organic forms, natural landscapes, and even human figures, while simultaneously commenting on consumerism, globalization, and the profound impact of technology on both the natural world and human experience.