Like many of his other paintings, this one, titled “Dark Angel,” features religious themes typical of Ethiopia’s historic and traditional art. We can observe that it is presented in a manner that differs from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s canonical rules and historic teachings, nonetheless. It
is apparent that this painting possesses a spiritual force. A large pair of side-swept, slanted eyes with
a somewhat round face conveys a sense of immense mystery. His visual language consistently centers on the eyes as the primary subject in his works. This, in the viewpoint of both Christian and secular thinking, is the manifestation of the heart’s
deepest emotions and desires.