Axum Art Mural
Axum is a medium sized town located in Tigray, the northern province
of Ethiopia. It is an ancient Orthodox Christian community and strict codes
of conduct still exist today. It is estimated that 7% of the population
in this type of region is HIV positive.
The mural emphasized the 1 million AIDS
orphans with the use of a design inspired
from the Orthodox Christian frescos.
The target audience was rural villagers
who were mostly illiterate. The mural was installed in the main market place where
both men and women of all ages congregated daily.
The Axum mural HIV peer group:
- Danayt Kalayu
- Goitom Ademnur
- Hagos Teklu
- Tedros Tesfay
- Zenbesh Gedey
- Tsegewaini Weldehawaryat
