Pencil, charcoal, digital; 12" x 14", by Wikianos Tesfahun
Wikianos is a dedicated artist whose medium of choice- pencils, charcoal and pens- captures the essence of everyday individuals amidst the tumultuous backdrop of war in Tigray. Through his poignant portraits, he endeavors to humanize the harrowing experiences endured by victims of drone attacks, rape, starvation, and forced displacement, shedding light on the atrocities faced by the Tigrayan people at the hands of the Ethiopian government, Eritrea, and their eternal allies. Hi art is a powerful conduit for exposing the realities of war crimes, compelling viewer to confront the stark truths of conflict and injustice