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Rastafari Summer Art Avalanche 2023
JAH BLESS! Lots of new works and projects, thank you for checking out the artworks. The art started to pile up, so I am releasing a lot together. Some have explanations and some don’t, full joy the explosion of work with just enough context… If you have any questions, or are interested in a print please send a message since many of these aren’t yet on the print section. Give thanks to the Most High, The King Creator and Master Builder. Rastafari. Power of the Trinity. Emperor Haile Selassie First.
New Album just released!
You can hear a tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85QE-CGNZsg or hear samples of the whole album hear for purchase: https://www.reggaespace.com/fikir-amlak-dre-z-real-man…/ . Give thanks for the pleasure of Ilastrating the music. Rastafari Lead. Right over All.
New Single Now Out!
New Piece for Young Shanty, for his next album NOW OUT! ” All Natural.” I wanted to try a capture the feeling of Jamaica, and honor the balance same way. I-Man-go sey, bless up all the Rastafari ambassadors, sharing His Imperial Majesty in our own unique ways. Keep it old school like the Schwinn bike.
Emperor Haile Selassie I and the Tree on Wood : Acrylic and Indian ink
Empress Menen Asfaw : Acrylic and Indian ink
Ethiopian Eve. Small. Acrylic
This is a piece that I have enjoyed making before, and making small updates or changes. This is the mini version of Ethiopian Evening. Acrylic 20×16″. The piece highlights that even in total unity we still are one of kind. This is highlighted by the man in the center, wearing jeans and blue shirt with a red gold and green beanie.
Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nassar in Egypt. : Acrylic and Indian ink
The Emperor in The Garden. : Acrylic and Indian ink
How good it is to start the day with a mediation of simple goodness. Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you, But to do justly,
To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.”
Brand New piece of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of Judah. This is based on the last known photo of HIM and invoked lots of emotions. One is that the sun isn’t setting, neither does His Reign End. That this Garden was more of a place of peace and family, not a place of recluse or arrest. His Majesty is the brightness and solemness of the Garden and it is an expression of His Life. The feeling was more important than detail, and movement was focused on through using impressionism.
The King of Kings lives up to His Title, by being humble in times of adversity, one who taught to us to love mercy and fought for Justice for all Mankind. Glorify and Praise that which is Good. Rastafari. Prints are available, inbox if interested.
Thank You Justyn for commissioning the piece and having a great moment and glimpse worthy of remembering. Egziabeher Yemasagan
The Soul of the Church : Acrylic and Indian ink
The Living Church is the Living Body, The Temple of the Most High. The Cross is the world, the world that we are in but not of. We have risen from worldly ways of control and power, we are a walking resurrection. Like the Church in background, there is space that goes through, like how everyone will carry their own cross whether they asked for it or not.
King Selassie I and the Tree. : Acrylic and Indian ink
Ethiopian Presence : Acrylic
Kool Elephant : Acrylic and Indian ink
” Girl Walking Down Stairs.” : Acrylic and Indian ink
12×18″ ” Shadow Priest” acrylic. A piece about Ethiopian Priests in quiet meditations. Wanted to capture the feeling of sunlight and contrast, with a simple sky. All of which allows the stillness and contemplation of the priest reading to be felt.
This piece is symbolic of the way elephants protect family and the adaptation of new situations. Liken to how a blind man will describe an elephant differently based on where he is standing, so we must realize there can be many truths that exist at once. This will allow us to end tribalistic thinking that declares one version of history the only history accepted.
Once Again, Give thanks for the Mighty Life Giver, Who Rules in the Heart of All Flesh. In this time, to be able to express through art and life, the Ivine King within ALL that is evident in the personage of The King of Kings is the Highest Honor a person can share. We do know that the Word in the Scriptures has been upheld in that His Face does Shine upon Us, All the Days of Our Lives. To be a witness is to behold, The Conquering Lion of Judah has Prevailed. Forever we do give thanks and praise. Qedamawi Atse Haile Selassie First. Jah Rastafari.
CharlotteNCommunity live ART, Building Soil,Seminars and more!
JCSU_Farming_Art_Community_2023 flyer_
Its a honor and privilege to work with Build-A-Soil, Fermented Plant Extracts, Harvesting Humanity, Dr. Mark Dugo, Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainability, and the Rosa Parks Farmer Market to present a community farming event! This is a special event that will include plant and seed exchanges and give aways, and workshops on how to make high quality compost teas and enrich your garden. Build A Soil will be doing workshops on both April 29th and 30th, sharing and showing how to build your soil, by making fertilizer organically and with what you have available. One of the workshops will be at Rosa Parks Farmers Market in Charlotte N.C. and the other will at Johnson C. Smith University on the April 30th. You can register by clicking on the QR Scan on the PDF flyer above.
What will I be doing,…? Glad you asked, I will be making an artistic colorful explosions with artists in Charlotte painting 3 murals in 2 days.. Over 32 feet of community art that will visually express the importance of building soil and being the vessel of nutrients to nature and ourselves. We will be doing it publicly, with every one invited to join, on April 29th at the Farmers Market with music to dance to while we work. These are the designs that will we will be doing:
This piece will be done in a different style, where there will be a true feeling of impressionism and Realism, this is a glimpse of the concept. We left some black and white to encourage others that they can join in and help finish this for real!
This design will be sketched out, where ones can fill in the areas, and beginners and children are welcome. The piece from afar will look like an eye looking at you, however close up, it is from a perspective of a insect that we look up and see the water drops on the grass, interwoven with NC State Flower, the Dogwood. In the water drop, and the center of the eye, is a child unborn in the water sac, symbolic of the micro macro relationship between man and woman, the dirt and water, above and below. This is a sketch and I am excited to see what happens on the spot, with the natural colors and feeling of water encapsulated. Come down the market and let’s create an inspiring piece that educates and invigorates. Paint will be provided, and your are welcome to bring your own too. I will be there April 29th early and all day with Build A Soil, Fermented Plant Extracts and our partners at Rosa Parks Farmers Market in Charlotte.
I will be in North Carolina for 7 days, and am looking forward to meeting the community and like minds. If you are interested in linking, and possibly organizing a pop up art show, I will also be bringing original paintings and prints. Blessed Love to one and all, we are excited for this gathering and celebration of community farming.
Sizzla Kalonji / Ras Elijah Tafari Art Series. First Five!
First and foremost InI Give thanks that the Most High has given us the blessing to link and complete these works. InI give thanks for the love shown and the kindness and teachings of the entire Island of Jamaica. Most High Jah Rastafari be Praised in a Mighty Sound!
It was evening, and there was a diversity of people in Judgement yard. I was taken back by a child that was watching Miguel and Chaz together drumming and on the guitar, with Dre-Z Melodi peering in back. All those around can see when music is a central point of being, a perfect place. Everyone seemed to be in a perfect place, and so it seemed perfect to do some sketches and take some photos and be able to reflect and meditate on it. I like the sketch with a little ink, it seemed to capture the ease and casualness of being in harmony. Click here for a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/miguel-and-chaz/
One of the joys was to do a mural in Sizzla’s Living Room at his compound in Judgement Yard. Lots of experiences on the stairs and with his nephew who helped do some of the painting too. It was a piece of Africa with a tear where the Nile River is on the face of a lion. The energy of the living room and the patio had a certain radiance when the sun hit. The color and hours spent watching the gradual changes made it worthy to try and recreate. I can feel the morning, and the excitement of the day, amongst the children of Jah. Click here to get a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/sonlight-in-the-living-room/
Using a different palette and technique to try and add a uniqueness to Jamaica air, trees and earth, this piece is a tribute to Miguel’s love of things to come and traditions of old. From the Tabernacle, which is not heavily decorated to the contrast of the torn jeans and perfect tie and shirt, told a story of a work and person in progress. A place where the spirit and Foundation can sing itself into any place Jah sees fit. A place where the man is there for the world to see rather than hidden in the Tabernacle. click to get a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/miguels-guitar/
Album cover of the Grammy nominated reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji. In this piece Sizzla described exactly what he wanted in detail. The appearance to make it look like it was done quickly was part of the intention. In true art, the flow and vibe is more important than making it photographic. The raw and aggressive lines, and the clear message carries an impact the sublime does not. It is meant to hit the viewer. This included the letters, which are all hand done. He wanted it to feel Rastafari, and also show real street letters that ones could read and are true to form. Something we could see on a wall and smile. I was very pleased listening to the album and that the art and the album also flowed, it was a work of art in perfect balance, clear and upfull. Raspect.
New Reggae Albums and Art!
Give thanks for the breathe of Life, Give thanks for the Life Giver who allows us to sing to HIM, O Jah Rastafari. The Power of Music is such a blessing, and to be able to hear new music and gain inspiration is a true joy. Here are some new albums that are now out or coming soon with InI art work. Give thanks for the ones that move in harmony where we can express the same thing in two different art forms. One frequency. Let Jah Be Praised!
There is more album art to come, Give thanks for viewing. In each piece the music is the message that pushes the visuals. If you like or want to know more about the art, check out the music. All the music and artists are on all musical platforms. Seek it out, its worth it! I will soon have a collection of the music videos and interviews that feature art as well. Peace with you all. Hail Selassie I First, The Word made Flesh. One Jah.
Sneak peak at the some of the new works for the art show!
Egziabeher yemassagan, Glorify and Exalt Jah Name. Blessed Love, Give thanks. Jah Rastafari, Atse Haile Selassie First.
As an artist, time is often fleeting. I am excited to share the new works and show how the art is changing and developing. More impressionism and attention to backgrounds with an emphasis on landscapes.
At this particular time, having a broken arm, typing and describing the art is a slow process however the drive to paint has increased. So here is to less words and more visuals. The show will be running for a month, and there will special pieces to be announced that are exciting and unreleased work.
I hope you enjoy, inbox in the contact link if anything catches your eye. Brand new works for a brand new day.
Lots more to come plus surprises. Hope to see and hear from you. Jah Bless, Rastafari. Haile Selassie First.
upcoming art show: New works: opening night March 5th.2023
Greetings everyone, hope its been a good start to the new year. This year more art and articles will get posted, 2022 was so intense that I spent more time creating than showing and promoting. Lots has happened, with growth in the art as well, I look forward to hearing thoughts and hopefully share and sell some canvases. If there are any questions or a desire to have a joy-ting made feel free to Message and we can work on a piece together. Give thanks for another day together. Rastafari.
This is the next show, I hope to see your smiling face at the Hall. DJ DeeCee and Dre-Z Melodi will be providing the sonic healing at this free event. Bless up One and All, and thank you everyone who is helping out.
BLAKKAMOORE/YUNGG TRIP/ALBQ. NOV.19 2022
Reggae/ Hip Hop legend Blakkamoore ( Guyana, Brooklyn) and multi-genre super producer Yungg Trip ( Los Angeles, CA) have joined forces for an explosive, genre breeding album named “Full Spectrum.” The Full Spectrum project embodies not only the reggae and hip hop roots that both artists are known for, but also touches on other flavors of contemporary global dance music styles such as Afrobeats, Trap, Moombahton, Amapiano and Dancehall.
Collectively Blakkamoor and Yungg Trip have fused their live sets into one massive performance that features the best of the previous and current catalogs presented as a Artist & DJ/Producer duo, incorporating elements such as turntables and sound-system aesthetics.
They will be joining New Mexico November 19th 2022 for an exclusive party with limited tickets. 8-12am, with free Dabs and Ganja spliffs, with free giveaways. Presented by Citi Rhythms, Chalice Row Unlimited, Spinning Sol Studios, LionArt Productions. It is a 21 and over event.
Additional Reggae performances. Barrio Hi-Fi Sound with Dre-Z Melodi, Mister Kali, Ras Elijah, BlesInfinite, With Selecktor Ras G Pakal with special guests. At THE HALL 107 Jefferson 87108 Albuquerque, NM.
Once the ticket is purchased, a receipt will be sent your email and your name will put on a list. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSIC, REGGAE, BUSINESSES AND MORE. THIS PARTY WILL BE LIT. GET TICKETS HERE: BLAKKAMOORE AND YUNGG TRIP TICKETS ALBUQUERQUE. 2022 NOV. 19TH
Spring 2022 Art Completed. Give thanks for the Life Giver.
Lots has happen in the past 5 months, and its always easy to start with Art, here are some pieces that have been done, and I guess it could be considered the Spring Collection. These are the new pieces that I can release that describe the journey thus far. I hope you enjoy, Jah Bless and Keep you, May His Face Shine on you, Children, that we may be saved and redeemed.
This image Itrays when The Almighty formed us from the mud and gave us the Breath of Life. The two tree represent the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life.
The Case for Ethiopia Today: Presentation on behalf of R.U.N.N.
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Greetings and thank you everyone with Defend Ethiopia Task Force Europe and the Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute, for organizing this webinar and thank you Mahlet Ayele and Connect Africa for hosting this most important forum.
Representing R.U.N.N.
- 2. FORBES MAGAZINE,David Steinman MARCH 3, 2017 BASED ON 2015 UN REPORTS.
- 3. VOX NOV. 28 2020 CAMERON PETERS.
- 4.ZEHABESHA, AUGUST 16, 2021
- 5. ORGANIZATION OF WORLD PEACE, “The Recruitment Of Child Soldiers By The Tigray People’s Liberation Front In Ethiopia”Briana John SEPT. 14 2021
- 6. ETHIOPIA ADDRESSING GENERAL ASSEMBLY 76TH UN MEETING.
- 7. JEFF PEARCE LEAKED UN TAPES ON ETHIOPIA 2021
- 8. DISSENTVOICE.ORG Ethiopia: TPLF Terrorism Expands, Civilians Massacred by Graham Peebles / September 18th, 2021
- 9. ORGANIZATION FOR WORLD PEACE. 2021 Tigray Forces Say Air Strikes Hit Ethiopia’s Mekelle, Government Denies BY HAAKON LEHN OCT. 31 2021
- 10. JAN. 31 2017 IGAD’s Inappropriate Submission on Eritrea to the UNSC ; TESFA NEWS
- 11. REUTERS.ORG FEB 20TH 2021
- 12. ATLANTIC COUNCIL SEPT 24TH 2021 RAMA YADE
- 13. WORLD TRIBUNE; Spurned in Ethiopia: Samantha Power met (only) with peace and health ministers. 2021