early life and training gedewon makonnen, known simply as gedewon, was an ethiopian artist born in 1939 in begemder, ethiopia. his early life was marked by training as a cleric in the ethiopian orthodox church, where he learned to draw talismans. this foundational training would later influence his unique artistic style. artistic style and notable works gedewon's works are characterized by labyrinthine drawings, which have garnered significant attention from western collectors. his art is a fascinating blend of traditional ethiopian elements and modern expression. some of his notable drawings…