Gedewon
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Born1939
Begemder, Ethiopia
Died1995 (aged 55–56)
Därtähal, Ethiopia
EducationTrained as a cleric in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
KnownforTalismanic drawings sought after by Western collectors
Gedewon Makonnen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1939 Begemder, Ethiopia |
| Died | 1995 (aged 55–56) Därtähal, Ethiopia |
| Education | Trained as a cleric in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church |
| Known for | Talismanic drawings sought after by Western collectors |
| Notable work | Works in The Contemporary African Art Collection (CAAC) of Jean Pigozzi |
| Style | Drawing Talismanic art |
| Movement | Outsider art Ethiopian talismanic tradition |
Gedewon Makonnen, called Gedewon (1939–1995), was an Ethiopian artist.
Born in Begemder, Gedewon trained as a cleric in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. As part of his training, he learned to draw talismans, which soon became much sought-after among Western collectors. Some of his drawings are now in The Contemporary African Art Collection (CAAC) of Jean Pigozzi. He died in Därtähal in 1995.
