Greetings in the Name of His Imperial Majesty, The Light of the World, Conquering Lion of Judah, Emperor Haile Selassie I. Your Inspiration is Everlasting.
Welcome to the Winter Series, “Out of the Dark.” It is title so because of the many changes that have happened this Winter. Lots of those we Love have completed their cycle on this plane, and we all have had life teaching and challenging us. Let Jah Light Beam In. This series documents Nov. to Jan. of the art that has been made. Special for this presentation are many paintings never published will be shown today for the first time. I will not include the Scroll of Reasons because it has already been shared and written on in detail. All the pieces below are available as prints and some of the originals are available. I would like to thank everyone who collaborated in the visions and the art itself. 4 Joy-tings are collaborations with others, and that is super cool and special. I also have received many ideas from others that I have put into the art. Thank you everyone for the support and strength. You will be mentioned with the piece!
“Christ On the Rock “Acrylic and Indian Ink on Canvas.
This is the first piece I did after I received a surgery on my spine. It was an interesting point, because I had to see if my motor skills were good after having my spinal cord decompressed. This would allow my nerves to work on my left side of my body which had been giving me problems. The Joy-ting was that. The feeling of doing the stretches involved in painting and feeling muscles work again was what I needed. The Joy-ting came out with ease and effortless. A too effortless, and that is why I decided to put a more dramatic background than I previously had. My son’s and I worked on it together and made a video about painting techniques. You can check it here. Ras Elijah Painting The first canvas came out lovely after the surgery and it was time keep up the works. The Original was sold to Mr. Greg Tate and I thank him for the huge support in the efforts to make the art spawn the vision to reality. Get a Print here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/on-the-rock/ Rastafari.
“Roaring Elephant” Acrylic on Canvas. 36″ x 28″ 350.00
This is a larger piece that was made to get out the pent up energy. Its a piece that would be one of many that tuned into the feeling and joy of painting rather than a complicated and detailed state. The Original is for sale and low cost. Shipping isn’t included. Link if interested. Prints are also available! http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/roaring-elephant/
” From Heart To Mouth ” by Dre-Z Melodi and Ras Elijah Tafari. Acrylic and Indian Ink on Canvas. 20″x28″
This piece is for a special upcoming project, to be announced..It was a very heights project, that focuses on Rastafari. Here Emperor Haile Selassie I is shooting energy into the Lion Man on the Earth. His Imperial Majesty shooting it from the Orb is to show that is the Energy of the Earth and the Fullness there-of which is that The Lord shoots into him. Out of the Lion Man’s mouth is the river that flows through the gentle land scape of New Mexico, symbolizing the Words of the Rastaman. Dre-Z took the lead with this piece and made the landscape perfect for New Mexico. His pueblo design is great and colors captured the New Mexican tierra perfectly. Likewise composition and layout was Dre-Z at the lead. This is the second Joy-ting we have worked on together, looking forward to lots more. The triangle designs are a traditional native design once again brought by Dre-Z. We would like to also give InI daughter, Tana Tafari-Morgan a hail up for painting in the pyramids. The original is available and prints as well. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/from-heart-to-mouth-by-dre-z-melodi-and-ras-elijah-tafari/
” Ethiopia, Lifts the World.” By Ras Elijah Tafari and Dre-Z Melodi. Acrylic, Gold, and Indian Ink on Canvas. Original sold, prints available.
This piece is the 3rd I have done with Dre-Z Melodi. It is for a very special upcoming project…Placed on a New Mexico landscape, it goes with the last piece. This piece says ” Ethiopia ” in Amharic, in a whirlwind. On the Whirlwind are the ancestors praying and singing for our resurrection and transcendence throughout the rising times. Seven Priests in Black represent each of the Seals placed on the Book, and the 9 priests below represent the everlasting order of Melchizadok. The Man and Woman are the Balance of the Earth in their decision to use the Fire and Heart of His and Her Majesty to fly like hot air balloons but higher. In their levitation/ livication to the King and Queen of Kings they are able to be the purple lotus. The lotus symbolize the Royal Children of Jah that have not been forsaken in the mud and moss, but grow like beauty for ashes. The Power of the Heart illustrated by Dre-Z goes off the page to reach out to go beyond the image. This is the most detailed I have gone into painting the Crowns of His and Her Majesty, Haile Selassie the First and Empress Asfaw Menen. St. George is proudly shown on His Crown as is The Madonna on Her Crown. This piece has been spoken for, however prints look good and are available. This piece hasn’t been seen till today and we are excited to see this get out to the World! Prints available here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/ethiopia-lifts-the-world-by-ras-elijah-tafaridre-z-melodi/
” Foundation ” Album Cover for Nick Sefakis by Ras Elijah Tafari, inks contributed by Tana Morgan
Long awaited album by Nick Sefakis is being released 2/21/20 Every where, you can pre-order it on iTunes. Excellent Reggae with great guests. This piece reflects the polar zones of a sustainable future in HIM and an unsustainable future with Babylon. In HIM is a New Earth and Heaven, where all can live and do what they are supposed to. In Babylon is ruin, floods and environmental disaster. Respect to my daughter Tana Morgan for hours of hard inking work. She is 14 and getting better everyday. It is an honor to work with her and see the progression. For the Future. Nick Sefakis, BIG UP! For a Print, Link Up! http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/foundation/
Babylon is Burning! Ink and computer colors. Done for “The Last Apostle”
Seemed like a good follow up to the last, that was also colored on the computer. Message hopefully is clear, the House of Ba’al is burning, the Lions know get the youth out! Honor to the Last Apostle for the ideas, and his single “Life Forevermore” is now out. Prints are available! http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/babylon-is-burning/
” House of the Lord.” By Ras Elijah Tafari Acrylic and Indian Ink on Canvas. 18″x24″
“Truth with puncturing lighten ray” Akae Beka. Alms out in the Emperor’s Name. DEFENDJAH back cover. This piece reflect the House of the Lord in the Earth and at Once in the Woman. That the Children of Jah are amongst InI, that Our House is in His Rock and Guarded by His Set Apart Ones. That Ethiopia is the Mother and Father, that the Oval reflects the birthing of the mirror of the Heart. An Oval like your Head, Eyes and mouth..For the Seven Seals to be open to have all of these gates open to Jah Truth. With that, let us reason on how many know the story of St. George and Dragon. Its on the Kings Crown and the Church He was Crowned and coronated in is named after him..how many Ras can tell you what it right in front and on top…Understand the powers of Angels and Saints, Ark Angel Micheal and who to many nations came.. St. George and in this time Again.. Akae Beka and three men at the gates entering. Empress Menen is the Madonna in realtime frame.
Respect to Rastar Recordz for the call. Honor to share and give a Testament. Quantum patterns for sure. This album and all the art works involved mystically all are intertwined. Prayers of Power and Protection to the Family of Akae Beka. Give thanks to have his Gemstone words inspiring still and forever more. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/house-of-the-lord/
” Selassie INIght” Acrylic and Indian Ink on Canvas. 18″x 24″ Original 200.oo
Recent meditation that reflected on His Imperial Majesties Exile and time in Europe. I had painted another piece years ago call, ” King in Exile.” and I missed it. I decided to work on a series that reflects this period of Night and War. Prints and the original are available. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/selassie-inight/
“The King in Bath” Acrylic and indian ink on Canvas. For the Fairfield House.
One of 5 pieces going to the Fairfield House in Bath, England. This Original will be shown in the House of His Imperial Majesty in Bath that He and His Family spend 5 years in exile. Today it is a home for the elderly, and I am proud of the Ras maintaining and respecting the legacy and up keep of the estate. This piece is for sale, and all proceeds go to the estate. However it will need to be in the show that will be held in July of 2020. If interested, message and let I know what we can do to be a strength. Minimum price is 400.00 http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/the-king-in-bath/
“Greetings Bath.” Painting of Emperor Haile Selassie by Ras Elijah Tafari.
Greetings Bath! One of 5 pieces going to the Fairfield House in Bath, England. All proceeds go to the estate. Likewise it will be in a show in July and if interested prints and original is available. Message if interested!http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/greetings-bath/
” Biblical Bath. ” By Ras Elijah Tafari. Indian Ink and Acrylic on Canvas. 18″x24
” Biblical Bath ” is titled so because what happened in the period of 1936-1941 was prophetic and a judgement warned by the Emperor. Who fought from an old Roman town that had freed itself from Roman rule hundreds of years before. Bath, England. They never realized He was the truly the King of the Earth and More.. One of 5 pieces going to the Fairfield House in Bath, England. All proceeds go to the estate. Likewise it will be in a show in July and if interested prints and original is available. Message if interested! http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/biblical-bath/
Emperor ” Haile Selassie I at the Root.” By Ras Elijah Tafari. 26″x 36″ Indian Ink and Acrylic on Canvas. for the Original 500.
Painted on Gena, The Ethiopian/ Orthodox Christmas, it was a joy-ting. Full of celebration and love for the Roots of Imanity, of Christianity, of the Nile and much more. Good to know your roots. The original is available as well as it is open if someone needs album art. Prints available as well!http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/haile-selassie-i-at-the-root/
“Coronation of the Covenant.” by Ras Elijah Tafari Acrylic and Indian Ink. 18×24 on Canvas.
In the period of January many Ethiopian Services and celebrations are held. As I stayed in the meditation I listened a lot to Aba Yohannes Tesfamariam sermons and they inspired this piece. It may be on an album, but I am not letting any details out now.. For now prints are available.
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Haile Selassie trodding through Babylon” By Ras Elijah Tafari. Acrylic and Indian Ink on Canvas. 18″x24″ Original Available for 200.00 and Prints!
2020 Version of HIM in Babylon by night. Part of a series that has begun. Rastafari. Original available for only 200. Get prints here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/haile-selassie-trodding-through-babylon/
” King and Queen of the Tropics.” By Maximo Crotty and Ras Elijah Tafari
This long awaited piece is going to be on the republishing of Akae Beka and Fifth Son ” Homage to the Land ” Vinyl and Cds. It will be on the actual cd and vinyl in a perfect round balance. For a long time I have wanted to work with Maximo Crotty, a Rastaman who lives in Puerto Rico. This piece is lovely and was drawn by him and darkened and cleaned/ with computer graphics by InI. It has 2 other ways it will come out on the cds and vinyl and it is a joy to be working with Fifth Son Records. Let the words of Akae Beka be spread. Prints are available. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/king-and-queen-of-the-tropics/
” Bridge to Ethiopia.” By Ras Elijah Tafari 2020. Acrylic and Indian Ink, 24″x 36″ on Canvas.
” Bridge to Ethiopia.”Celebrating Ethiopia’s Rock Churches in the Northern Highlands. Original has been spoken for, however prints are available! http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/bridge-to-ethiopia/
“Selassie I Blue Night” By Ras Elijah Tafari. 18″x24″ Acrylic and Indian Ink on Canvas. Original Available for 300.
Just Finished, and part of the Selassie In Exile series by night. This piece is different and I like the energy, and glow. By night and day, Emperor Haile Selassie I is the Light of the World. Original and Prints available. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/selassie-i-blue-night/
“Move in Balance” Painting of Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen by Ras Elijah Tafari. Acrylic and Indian Ink. 18″x24″. For Michael Leslie.
What a Joy! Getting to know brother Michael and hearing his thoughts was a joy. He came up with many ideas for this and it was a joy to work together. In the Center is Christ and His Essence continuing to Mariam Magdalena and the children that come forth after. The Elephants represent to the love between Man and God and Man and Woman. How the contrasts of light and dark reflect in the personality of the King of Kings and Queen of Kings, and Brother Leslie said, paint a futuristic city of Jah. This Original piece is Mr. Leslie’s and will come out on his album in time. I am very thankful to be able to share this piece now, and be able to offer prints with you. Give thanks for this very special experience. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/move-in-balance/
“SELASSIE I DRIP.” By Ras Elijah Tafari. Indian Ink and Acrylic on Canvas.18″x24″
I greatly enjoyed doing this piece. Starting with gentle drips I gradually kept moving the drips into each other, after a time, InI put His Imperial Majesty in the center to see what it would look like without red. It worked well and with a little highlights it came together. This piece is for another under cover project, and will be published soon. For now, here is the art, and power of the message. Know Emperor Haile Selassie I is the Fullfillment. Selah. Prints available. http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/selassie-i-drip/
Thank you for reading and looking at the new works. Believe it or not, there is still more I am not showing for various reasons. Since my surgery I have more energy and I look forward to bringing more works on every level. Thank you every one who has supported InI over the years, because of you I feel the strength of many as I walk on a strange journey. Every day people tell me visions, and ideas, some of which are not worth sharing. In this journey, the act of creating, whether in visual arts or music allows I to cypher through what is real and illusion. Thank you everyone for strengthening and helping I expand to exalt the Most High through out. Encourage the Good. Give Jah the Strength of your Life. And Full Joy Your Process more than the product. Its all a gift. If your interested in getting an album cover/ original art / t-shirt ideas or having I participate in an event please message InI and we will link up. Anything that is good, I can be a strength too, please dont hesitate to link. ONE.
In the Precious Name of Our God and King. Emperor Haile Selassie I. Power and Virtue of the Trinity. Hail the Almighty in our goings in and forwarding out. Most High Jah Rastafari.
” Girl Walking Down Stairs.” : Acrylic and Indian ink
