Mette Genet - Eskista

The work Eskista (2021) takes it's name from traditional Ethiopian dance, which focuses primarily on the movement of the upper body and shoulders. With roots from Ethiopia and a upbringing from Denmark, Mette have grown up with, no knowledge of her original culture. The work here is an interpretation of how she can embrace both cultures. With various clips of traditional Ethiopian instruments and singing from YouTube, she have created an atmosphere that serves as a backdrop for the video, which is composed of image sequences and stills.