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House of Ethiopian Iconography
Where Sacred Design Meets Living Faith
Konjo Arts is a design house dedicated to preserving, reimagining, and sharing the timeless beauty of Ethiopian iconography through contemporary design.
Founded by master Ethiopian iconographer K. Haile Maskel Samuels, Konjo Arts draws on more than 25 years of artistic practice rooted in the rich spiritual traditions of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Every original artwork is created with deep theological understanding, craftsmanship, and reverence for one of the world's oldest Christian artistic traditions.
Beauty has the power to open hearts
Through colour, symbolism and sacred craftsmanship, we create works that inspire prayer, invite reflection and bring Ethiopian Christian artistry into everyday life.
Vision
We envision a world where Ethiopian sacred art flourishes as a living tradition.
Where beauty inspires faith.
Where craftsmanship preserves heritage.
Where sacred art becomes part of everyday life.
Mission
To preserve Ethiopian iconography.
To share the Gospel through beauty.
To create timeless works of faith for homes, churches and generations to come.
The Artist & Founder
Preserving the konjo—the beauty—of sacred art in the modern world.
K. Haile Maskel Samuels is a British iconographer whose practice is rooted in Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.
For more than two decades, Haile has devoted himself to painting archangels, saints and biblical narratives.
“Each icon emerges not merely as illustration, but as a sacred object shaped by prayer, theology, and devotion.”
His process is meticulous and prayerful, guided by established traditions governing form, gesture, colour and composition. Each work reflects the theological order and canonical disciplines of Ethiopian Christian iconography.
Colour & Presence
Haile’s work is recognised for its radiant colour and dynamic visual energy.
Firmly rooted in Ethiopian iconographic tradition, his palette carries warmth and luminosity. Inspired by his Caribbean heritage, his icons also possess a distinctive clarity, joy and presence.
Public & Sacred Spaces
His icons have been installed in churches and exhibited in galleries. He also shares his knowledge through public talks and creative workshops, contributing to educational and community programmes.
Living Tradition
Through his ongoing practice and the work of Konjo Arts, Haile continues to uphold Ethiopian sacred art as a living tradition.
It is a tradition that speaks across cultures, generations and contemporary life—inspiring reflection, dialogue and spiritual connection.
