A Mandala art form changing the way we visualize and see.
Mandala Photography by Izayah Jeffrey 2008
mixed media patterns of creation by palm springs artist
Thursday, May 15
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About Izayah
Izayah's work is shown in southern california art galleries and in private collections from Qatar,Engand, and New York, to San Francisco, LA, San Diego and Palm Springs. His photography has been published by the Palm Springs Museum. Since the 1980's after attending Kansas City Art Institute he's continued painting large mod canvases of vivid color, and organic shapes remixing the styles of the 1950's, 60's and 70's, transforming them into accessible, original artwork for modern day lives.His paintings and photographs glean the best of the modern art movement,particularly pop art and op art, updating everything to a hip, funky, retro-current style he calls ModPop. It's all quintessentially postmodern, and completely california.The modern art movement, from which Izayah draws inspiration , encompasses most artistic production from the late 19th century through the 1970's. During this period the art world moved away from literal representational works created with limited and highly specific media, completely rethinking the nature, materials and functions of art. The latter stages of this movement produced the two styles on which Izayah relies: Pop art, emerging in the mid 1950's, characterized by themes and techniques drawn from popular culture such ad advertisements and comics; and Op art,emerging in the mid-1960's, relying on optical illusions to create the impression of movement, hidden, imagery, vibration or warping."Art Direction and Photography are my LIFE"He began by photographing primarily people."I'm amazed by faces," he says. "I'm always amazed by the shapes of heads, the differences between them. What inspires me?."NOIR, Old Hollywood, and my friends MANDAD and ROBERT DUNAHAY as well as Warhol, Keith Haring and Lictenstein.As Izayah's work has progressed, his subject matter has expanded to practically everything."I feel that a blade of grass or a leaf, just one leaf, can be beautiful. The elemental structure of what's below that, beneath that, that's what's most appealing to me. Capturing that is my way of communication."
Tuesday, April 22
Izayah & Angela
Izayah and Angela go underwater for Carey Ann Mitchell.
Many shots were taken but this one was dead on. Carey's
underwater photography is refreshing, whimsical and alive.
Sunday, April 20
Izayah at Studio 661
Robert Dunahay photograph by Izayah Jeffrey 2008
Sunday Feb 27th from 3-6pm Izayah Jeffrey
will show some new work at Robert Dunahay's
studio. A mixed collection of work by some of
the newest and hottest emerging artists in California
Tuesday, April 15
dunahay acquires an izayah
untitled painting by izayah jeffrey 2008
in private collection of Robert Dunahay.
Monday, April 14
beNeath the surface
Izayah snaps a glimpse of a new reality show
airing in June on The Learning Channel
Saturday, March 22
Costa Rica Adventure
COSTA RICA is an amazing place to visit. This land is
extremely fertile as it has 6% of the earths plant life on it's
.01 % of earth's landmass. In early morning you can clearly
hear the Howler monkeys at their most active. Throughout
the day numerous birds, reptiles, butterfly's, monkeys,
and sloths can be seen. At night little flesh colored
lizards with black eyes come out chasing the
assortment of strange looking beetles in flight.
CLICK ON MY TRAVEL LINK FOR A DETAILED
LAYOUT OF MY COSTA RICA ADVENTURE 2008
SARAKAY an IZAYAH favorite
Wherever I travel I'm always searching for
art & artists that I've never seen before. This
trip to Manuel Antonio Costa Rica I came across this
mixed media painting that grabbed my attention.
It is signed by SARAKAY. I couldn't find much out
about the artist but this piece really stood out
from numerous other brightly painted tropical pieces
of artwork done by the local artists. This is my choice
favorite art piece from this trip
Into the Mangroves of Damas Island
A prehistoric looking environment that is calm & silent
Sunshine came out over Damas islands and monkeys jumped
aboard our boat looking for handouts. A very relaxing day.
I was lucky to get these few photos as the clouds came out.
Mangroves of Damas Island photographed by Izayah Jeffrey
Wednesday, March 19
Costa Rica Izayah 2008
After a 5 1/2 hour Airbus ride from LAX we arrive
in San Jose Costa Rica. After waiting with many
others at a very small domestic flight terminal
about 15 of us board the smallest plane I've ever seen.
Passengers and baggage all weighed accordingly.
Once in the air i fall asleep only to waken to turbulence
of major wind and severe rain as we make our final
descent. We watch out the windows to see the clusters
of palm trees coming closer and closer at us.
As the plane barely clears these trees we hit
the small runway and bump around for quite some
time before making a complete stop.
We've made it to the Pacific coast.
IZAYAH IN COSTA RICA
Manuel Antonio Vacation Spring 2008
A beautiful place with many beaches and miles of hiking
trails. Spectacular views to see from mountain lookouts
where the rain forest drops off the edge of earth and
down into the sea hundreds of feet below.
costa rica iguana & airconditioning
These creatures are every where, it's best to keep your
windows and doors closed at night. If you're thinking of coming
to Costa Rica on Vacation make sure the resort or hotel
you are checking out is fully air conditioned. Also be sure to
specify: Ocean View from your room, if that is desired.
The beach is a 10-15 minute taxi ride from most resorts.
mmmmmmmmmuch amusement
A great day cruising islands in the pacific coast off Costa Rica
Friendly people, great snorkeling, awesome weather and
grilled fish kabobs for lunch. Now this is Vacation!
Izayah Jeffrey in Costa Rica Springs Vacation 2008
Izayah Monkeys Around
Monkeys at Manuel Antonio State Park
Izayah Jeffrey photographs monkeys and wildlife
Costa Rica has much to see and discover. Coming to
Manual Antonio is much more than a Vacation, It's an adventure.
Manuel Antonio
Well to be honest, i thought I'd being laying around
at the beach sipping cocktails till sunset and
getting a fabulous tan. On the contrary. The ocean
is a 15 minute taxi ride from most hotels which are
clustered high up in the hills of Manuel Antonio.
The resort I'm at is called Si Como No meaning: Sure, why not!
It has killer views of the rain forest as well as panoramic
views of the Pacific ocean. Be prepared for exercise, wildlife,
including insect friends, (leave your fragrances at home)
Be prepared for electrical surges, as the power can go out
several times a day for a few minutes or more at any time.
No Television at Si Como No as it is an All Green Resort
with a Movie theatre showing movies at 8pm.
Saturday, March 8
Mermaid Hearts
Izayah Jeffrey Photographed by Shahram Farshadfar
Spring is an awesome time of inspiration and growth.
My art opening was a retrospect of my work from
my past five years of living and creating art in the desert.
Among my mixed media paintings and new photographs,
I created a new pop art series of mermaid hearts and colorfully
hand painted buddha images, called remarques'.
The over-all experience was enlightening as it pushed
me abit to go out of what i know and into creating something
new and original. As i spend the year ahead creating new art
I delve into the unknown as i challenge myself and my ability
by executing new techniques. My idea to create the ModPopArt
website offering images over the internet is under recreation.
More research is needed to create an artsite that will offer
Mod Pop limited edition artist prints by Izayah Jeffrey.
In the meantime I 'll be working away on IzayahJeffrey.com
as my main website Spotlighting Izayah Fine Art Original
painting and photography. Art Palm Springs 2008
Sunday, March 2
Izayah 1 by Robert Dunahay
Pop Artist Robert Dunahay titles new painting Izayah 1.
ArtGuru/friend/mentor/inspiration/gratitude,
i just can't find the right words. Robert Dunahay. Wow!
How amazing to be a focal of this extraordinary talent.
Palm trees, Space ships, Candy Hearts, Intentions
all drizzle-dunked in wet pools of paint before
tossed at a slick surface. Bicycles driven through
liquid color as tire tread organically marks
a renown beginning, just another day of
boys being boys/artists being artists.
Friday, February 22
what next?
ecclection of Izayah Jeffrey, Robert Dunahay & Shahram Farshadfar
my art opening was a huge success but most importantly
it helped me rediscover my evolution as an artist and
reconfirm my journey.
Tuesday, February 19
chased down by paparazzi
Izayah & Evina caught in Volatile Spat
Enroute to the Desert Pride Art Show shortly after
leaving the confines of the Betty Ford Clinic
and a quick stop for new bling' at Tiffany & Co.
Artist Izayah Jeffrey and Top Model Evina Luna
were spotted and then chased down by paparazzi
on El Paseo. Jimmy Lee Kelly captured striking
tabloid images in his new "sign of the times"
photography style.
Project RUFFWAY
on feb 17th, much past 3pm , the pitter-patter
of the hippest paws worked the red carpet.
THE EVENT: Project Ruffway
WHERE: The Corridor in Palm springs.
Izayah photographed by Martina Von Altenburg
Izayah Jeffrey with Moddy Pop Underfeet
Tom Bianchi and his date for the event
Many locals showed up for project ruffway.
Project Ruffway 2008 was a huge success
that donated money to the no kill animal
shelters.For information on the next Ruffway:
contact Suzanne Delahanty at Pawz in The Corridor
complex Palm springs california .