Comments on: In Memory of Maitre Artiste Afewerk Tekle: His Life Odyssey

By: Ermiyes

Ermiyes — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:53:36 +0000

Ethiopia lost one of her beloved son, Maitre Artist World Laureate Afework Tekele! My heart is heavy and deeply sadden to hear this lose. Laureate Afework, indeed, we Ethiopians will miss you very much, you have left monument of grand scale in our heart – thus you remain in us forever!

By: Selam

Selam — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:42:32 +0000

What is moving is that I heard he left his art and his studio for ethiopia. To be used as a museum for the future generation. It shows his pride and his love for his country and people.

RIP.

By: Dr. Girma Mekonnen

Dr. Girma Mekonnen — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:02:55 +0000

What moved me the most is the way Ethiopians have bid goodbye to their loved son with the highest respect and love he most certainly deserved and the best the nation can deliver. I think he would be happy and satisfied at the end!

I have never met him, but I have many postcards that goes back many decades.

I take my hats off to Maitre Artiste World Laureate Afewerk Tekle! Long live in the Heavens!

By: Yemisirach Tekle

Yemisirach Tekle — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:36:11 +0000

splendor, grand, and positive outlook and even the way he carried himself in public was all part of Afewerk Tekle’s art. For those who don’t get it, it is irritating and pompous. But there could be no doubt that when it came to his profession, which obviously was exceptional, Ethiopia was his Love!

Farewell dear Afewerk!

By: Maramawit

Maramawit — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:05:06 +0000

“Great men are true men, the men in whom nature has succeeded. They are not extraordinary – they are in the true order. It is the other species of men who are not what they ought to be.” – Henri Frederic Amiel

Afewerk Tekle was a great man, HE was our man!

REST IN PEACE YOU Ethiopian angel!!

By: seif-michael asefa

seif-michael asefa — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:59:38 +0000

he was a hero and he will always remain a hero he has finished his mission to the next generation. i hope we all accept his inharitace with respect for the great men who change the world with his paintings and his wise veiw the only thing i can say is that he was a legened and no can snatch his rank. people like him are formed once in a centuery. but i hope i will do my best to be a quarter of him. as i start from his words (yichalal)it’s possible.as an ethiopian im so proud of the hero we use to have. to me his not dead. 10q for the hard, smooth, life you thautht.

By: Yordanos Wube Ekune

Yordanos Wube Ekune — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:28:27 +0000

We should sorrow b/c of we are losing one of the best of our Ethiopian icon and the only sign of Ethiopia through this planet earth. This our father /He/ The most honourable, World laoreate, Mural fine arts dicsciplined studio Artist Afework Tekela. May your soul rest in peace !!!.

By: Nebyou Woubshet

Nebyou Woubshet — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:24:25 +0000

I had a chance to meet him at his studio Villa Alfa 9 years ago. I had tea with “ysende kita” with him I remember the respect which he gave me regardless of my age and background. I was young at the time. One thing I was amazed and still remains in my mind is what he told me about the time of the Revolution, At the time of the revolution after the killings of the 60n higher officials and the subsequent red terror and other bloody issues of the time, he was told and advised by the European embassies of Addis UK, France and Italy to provide him shelter in their country till things gets better. But his answer was different, He told them this is my country that I born and have lived my life and earned all the prestigious. Now my country is in turmoil and in big pain as any individual Ethiopian. I have to share the pains of my country with the rest of the people of Ethiopia and have no heart to opt to escape it and come back when it things gets better.
No I will face every hardship just like every individual citizen of Ethiopia. That is what told them. It is hard to say good bye our world-class elites one by one without Bridging the wisdom to the coming generation. My deepest sympathy and deep condolences.

By: Yordanos Wube Ekune

Yordanos Wube Ekune — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:24:08 +0000

We should mourn b/c of we lost one of the best of our Ethiopian icons and the only symbol of Ethiopia on planet earth today. This our father /He/ The most honourable, World laureate, fine artist /Maitre/ disciplined. Afework Tekela. May your soul rest in peace!!!.

By: fetlework Dressie

fetlework Dressie — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:01:58 +0000

We lost a great Ethiopian Artist. He Loved his Country. He Loved People.
I Will never forget him and his Work. My he rest in Peace.

By: Sirak Moges

Sirak Moges — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:54:45 +0000

He was the father of my land Ethiopia. We miss him.

By: Fessaha Mekbib

Fessaha Mekbib — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:07:59 +0000

What a great loss? We should not however lose sight of the fact that he is one of the luckiest of men who reached the grand old age of 80. We should take that as a plus. All is now left for us to wish his soul to rest in peace. He has done us proud.

By: kuku

kuku — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:31:16 +0000

Though I fully agree that he was one of the greatest Ethiopian artists, I have to say he was pompous and has no equal in projecting his inflated sense of self-importance.

By: MHM

MHM — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:56:44 +0000

Ato Afework was a classmate of my mom in the UK, and also drew the “new flower” painting using my cousin as his model. I was very happy to see him at Stanford after many years, and was glad he survived the Derg years…May he rest in piece…

By: Mesele Araya

Mesele Araya — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:01:12 +0000

He did his best to our nation. He made us part of the world. Really, it is an ever-present contribution for us and the next generation. May he rest in peace!

By: Sebhat Tessema

Sebhat Tessema — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:58:37 +0000

He was a GLORIOUS ETHIOPPIAN.

By: Selam mechachal

Selam mechachal — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:17:06 +0000

ውድ የኢትዮጲያ ልጅ!!! You will remain in the minds and hearts of we the people for ever.
May your soul rest in peace!!!

By: MELAKU

MELAKU — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:57:45 +0000

we lost a big gun.

By: Solomon

Solomon — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:10:13 +0000

Why the best ones live shorter in Ethiopia ?????????????? Why we keep on losing our geniuses while the thugs keep on living and tormenting our lovely nation ????????? Rest in peace Afework. We owe you a lot for the generations to come. !!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Emawayish

Emawayish — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:29:11 +0000

He was a great man, he is still in my mind .

By: MZ

MZ — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:15:42 +0000

We always wait until a person passes to prise him. When he was alive so many stupid things were said about him mostly out of jealousy. God bless him…he still loved his country after all that. Rest in peace brother!

By: seid mohammed hussein

seid mohammed hussein — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:06:04 +0000

We just lost a hero. A man who has helped boost the nations moral so many times in our history. An icon through whom other African see us. A talent who has inspired so many Aficans to success. A courageous man who walked his life all the way to the top without his natural losses hindering his progress. Afewerk we always love you. May God bless your soul. In the heavens I am sure you will continue to paint. You will reman in our memory for ever. Thankyou for all what you have done for us. Goodbye Afeti, Goodbye

By: ep

ep — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:05:55 +0000

world lost the visionary Steve jobs, Ethiopia Lost her visionary, deepest sadness.

By: Nefertiti

Nefertiti — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:52:55 +0000

Rest In Peace Our Great Legend

By: Alemseged Yilma

Alemseged Yilma — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:27:22 +0000

Bad news for the world, especially to our cuntry Ethiopia.

By: Tafesse

Tafesse — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:22:58 +0000

I feel really very sad because of his death. He was not the property of this country i.e. Ethiopia rather he was a property of humankind. Let’s God keeps the soul of his beside him.

By: kassahun Bekele

kassahun Bekele — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:17:41 +0000

Art, specially painting, is something what I want understand and enjoy. I bought the VCD of Painting collections of The Most Honorable Maitre Artiste Afewerk Tekle. I was surprised. How far human mind can go? Even beyond death? LESERA SEW MOT YELEBETIM!!!!!!!!!

By: Alemayehu Tamru

Alemayehu Tamru — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:13:49 +0000

Great grief to the whole world ,We missed our honor father and figure of art.who struggled to change the image of the lives of all Africans Specially Ethiopian’s.We never forget him.We have to follow his success to contribute to our world.

By: Adugnaw Alamneh

Adugnaw Alamneh — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:09:29 +0000

We lost a great man. He was a symbol of Ethiopia. May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

By: Desta Abera

Desta Abera — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:37:39 +0000

Afewerk Tekle was a great hero of the past & still remains the hero for future Ethiopia.

By: Yodit

Yodit — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:15:56 +0000

God bless Afewerk Tekle!

By: Tesfaye Terefe Deneke

Tesfaye Terefe Deneke — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:08:52 +0000

Ethiopia has lost one of its dearest child. He was the greatest artist of our time.

By: Dr. Endale

Dr. Endale — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:07:23 +0000

What a great loss to our country and to the world of art. It is unfortunate that all humans are equally mortal!!!

By: Fanta

Fanta — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:52:48 +0000

We lost a champion! May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

By: mel tewahade

mel tewahade — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:30:55 +0000

I have the utmost respect for his art and humanity. In 1976 Ethiopia he was one of the few figures in Ethiopian history that still had love for His Majesty and expressed openly without fear. May the coming generation respect your legacy. You will live on forever.

By: Nuredin

Nuredin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:18:48 +0000

O what a loss. We now miss one ethiopian flag around the world.

By: Mariam

Mariam — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:30:29 +0000

Farewell Afework Tekle!

In an age where everybody wants to sing, dance, paint and emulate only popular culture, he stands out as one who brought out his own identity as an Ethiopian to a global audience. It is beautiful, and there will be no other Afewework. Hope that all will look to him to see the inexhaustible creativity one can display when one really owns one’s identity.

By: Elias K/mariam

Elias K/mariam — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:54:13 +0000

The respected Laureate Afework was one of the best artist in Africa .The gong of his death has brought sadness for the whole nation. “Mother” is one of my favorite paintings.

By: Queen Sheba

Queen Sheba — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:07:29 +0000

I love you Afewerk Tekle!!!

By: Mulatu

Mulatu — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:33:08 +0000

Afewerk Tekle brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him!

By: H.Aged

H.Aged — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:08:52 +0000

A great loss, but his name and the wonders of his work stays forever with us. RIP!!!

By: Ayele Bekerie

Ayele Bekerie — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:03:10 +0000

Ethiopia’s Nationity, Africanity and Globality;
Ethiopians’ Dignity, Humanity and Positivity;
Ethiopia’s Natural and Human Beauty;
Ethiopians’ Sense of History;
Ethiopia’s Tradition-Centered Modernity;
Ethiopians’ Sense of Liberty, Individuality and Creativity; and
Ethiopia’s Inspirational Spirituality

Are Narrated Through the Art of Afewerk Tekle.
Afewerk Tekle is Immortal.

By: Teshome T.Michael

Teshome T.Michael — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:10:48 +0000

The world Lost a big man who contributed a lot through his art. Afewerk Tekle I would like to pass my symphaty and deep condolences. We miss him.

By: Heran Million

Heran Million — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:06:22 +0000

Handsome, smart, proud, true gentleman in the Victorian sense of the term.

By: Z.Bonger

Z.Bonger — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:28:34 +0000

His death is a great loss not only to Ethiopia, but also to the rest of Africa. May his soul rest in peace.

By: Esseye Medhin

Esseye Medhin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:04:45 +0000

Maitre artiste Afewerk Tekle swore by the name of the Lord of Ethiopia. Homage to Ethiopia was his manifesto in his private as well as his public artistic works. In every work that he created we see his accountability to do honor to the country and its people. He almost single-handedly reincarnated and demonstrated the greatness and pride of Ethiopia and Ethiopians in his masterpieces and in his artistic persona.

By: Leo

Leo — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:23:33 +0000

Afework once told me that the Ancient Egyptians believed that upon death they would be asked two questions and their answers would determine whether they could continue their journey in the afterlife. The first question was, “Did you bring joy?” The second was, “Did you find joy?”

Looking back, the answer in Afewerk’s case is a resounding YES!

I miss you my friend!

By: Mulugeta

Mulugeta — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:05:59 +0000

Afwerk Tekle dipped his brush in his own soul, and created paintings that reflected his own nature, and his pride in his home country into his pictures! RIP!

By: Fellow Ethiopian Artist

Fellow Ethiopian Artist — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:45:15 +0000

A great Ethiopian hero has departed the earth, a man with the hallmarks of a genius! Afewerk Tekle was often misunderstood but remained philosophical about life until the end. Me deepest respect for him. He is the father figure, who gave me the wish to paint. May his soul rest in peace!

By: hymanot

hymanot — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:21:57 +0000

he is the art of legend , this word for Africa “Your brush can be quite stronger than the machine gun,”

By: Mek

Mek — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:34:22 +0000

What an extraordinary life he lived! Thank you Tadias for a well-documented story that gives us an insight to his life. It shows against all odds, he succeeded in reaching the highest level in the art world that can be mimicked by VERY few Africans. I must say from his life, we learn to overcome adversities so we CAN contribute for the advancement of our culture/heritage/people at some capacity to bridge the gap between the world and Africa. It is certainly a great loss for Ethiopia and he surely be missed.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:09:21 +0000

Hiwot well lived! To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. Afewerk Tekle is part of Ethiopian history forever!