White silhouette of a leafy plant on a black background.

Portraits

The portraits at the heart of The Habesha Project bring humanity and individuality to the broader narratives of migration and belonging. Each portrait carries its own story, while together they create a collective portrait of resilience, culture, and identity.

White silhouette of a curved plant with multiple leaves on a black background.
A man with short hair and a mustache, wearing a patterned blue and white shirt, sitting at a counter in a brightly lit indoor space that resembles a cafe or restaurant.
A man in a floral shirt sitting at a table inside a spacious, elegant building with a glass-domed ceiling and classical architectural features.

6.1.23 Abraham

A smiling woman sitting on a park bench under a large green tree on a city street.
A young woman with braided hair standing outside in front of a brownstone wall, wearing a white dress with colorful embroidery.
A woman standing on a city sidewalk near brownstone buildings, wearing a white embroidered blouse and looking at the camera.

8.13.23 Hanna

A woman with long braided hair wearing a sleeveless brown top and gold jewelry standing outdoors with green trees and foliage in the background.
A smiling woman with braided hair stands outdoors in front of green trees and bushes.

8.7.23 Gloria

A young person with orange curly hair standing on a city street in front of a white building with colorful artwork on the wall. Trees and a parked bike are visible nearby.
A person with orange curly hair standing next to a colorful graffiti mural on a city sidewalk. The graffiti features abstract characters and designs.

8.24.22 Tadael

A woman with long black hair and gold jewelry sitting outdoors in sunlight, smiling with her eyes closed, surrounded by green foliage.
A woman sitting outdoors in sunlight, surrounded by lush green plants, wearing a black floral dress with spaghetti straps and layered gold necklaces.

9.1.23 Illen