Hana Yilma Godine’s use of flattened perspective, elongated figures, and evenly distributed light recalls Ethiopian iconography which underscores the divinity of biblical subjects by rejecting rules of earthly representation. At the same time, Godine’s works are grounded in reality – she paints on traditional Ethiopian fabrics which are typically turned into dresses. Godine's work is in the collections of the The HIrshhorn Museum, the Inhotim Museum, and the Sharjah Foundation.