Painting Ethiopia: the Life and Work of Qes Adamu Tesfaw November 24, 2006

At the age of 70, Ethiopian artist Qes Adamu Tesfaw is regarded by many as Ethiopia's finest living artist, whose striking narrative depictions offer vignettes of the richness and variety of religious and secular life in Ethiopia, as well as scenes of important historical events that have given the country its identity. Grounded in the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, his paintings are conceptually remarkable and aesthetically stunning. The artist's unique vision is evident in the originality of his compositions and his striking color palette.