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Raise Up Jah Umbrella
16×16″ Acrylic and Indian ink
Prints and Original available here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/raise-up-jah-umbrella/
Raise Up Jah Umbrella
16×16″ Acrylic and Indian ink
Prints and Original available here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/raise-up-jah-umbrella/
” In Her High Place” is a new piece just completed. 18″x24″ Acrylic and Indian Ink
In Her High Place. Acrylic and Indian ink
Reflecting on the power of faith in Ethiopia, the common Ethiopian Woman is one of the first thoughts that comes to mind. The prayerful manner of the women and the personal relationship they have with the Most High, stands out with poi’s unique to Ethiopia.
The importance of expressing the mood meant I needed to highlight the simplicity of her complexity. The brown dress and top, was done so that it was clear that she was living her everyday life, that she wasn’t going to church or in a formal setting. It is a country rural environment, high in the hills, and being in pure white was too easy for the symbolic expression of faith. Still it was important to have the traditional Ethiopia head wrap, and the church in the background, being it is intrinsic to the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Culture, and a part of daily life. Couple with that, is the very familiar small wooden cross around her neck. This cross is the cross that is most common, especially around children, as a way of enforcing the faith humbly, where the cross is small, easy to make and a sign of understanding of an unpretentious christianity.
The Lion and Lamb, on the Ethiopian Solomonic Seal, represents the Power and Prophecy of Iyesus Christos return as the Conquering Lion of Judah in His Kingly Character. The relationship of Ethiopia to this declaration and eventual actualization, is its own foundation in each person based on faith. In oneness, this woman represents that embracing of this holy land, the prophecies and prophets. That a Lion and Lamb mind state is native to Ethiopia and naturally would become a part of the social structure of the collective mind. Likewise the three doves, representing the Holy Trinity, are flying in the background as a further reminder of the divine unity of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as God the Lion and Lamb through the Holy Spirit that dwells in the Heart of flesh. Both would reveal themselves in the Same Name, through the fulfillment in the personage of Qedamawi Haile Selassie. (First and Forever, the Power and Virtue of the Trinity) Who is the Conquering Lion of Judah, King of Kings, and the Root of David. Emperor of Ethiopia, Throne of Zion and Beta Israel.
In the Ethiopian highlands there are flowers all about, and because it has 13 months of sunshine, in their remarkable calendar, it felt appropriate to make different forms of sunflowers.
I hope you have enjoyed this piece, and will share it with others. The original piece is for sale for $625. plus shipping for the original. Prints are also available, please send a message if interested. $30 for 8×11″ signed bagged and backed or $60 for 11×17″ signed and in a hard plastic case. This piece is also available for shared rights an album cover or t-shirt, let I know soon before it someone wants to use it. Thank you for supporting, and there will more art coming soon. Jah Bless you all and stay focused on doing your best, expand your love capacity and build for tomorrow. One Jah, One Heart, One Love, One Blood. Holy Emanuel I, Selassie I, Jah Rastafari.
“In Her High Place” Video and info!
There was an huge release of fantastic music: Here are the covers and the originals for this Winter and new year of 2023-2024. Give thanks to all the production companies and producers that included InI in the works. Glory to Jah, and Bless the publishers of the Word. Special thanks goes out to Go A Chant Productions, Trinity Farms Music, Akashic Records, Dre-Z Melodi, Ras Teo, Joseph General, Toho Sanders, and Neil Mangicaro, Army, Ras Danny I, JahDan Blakkamoore, Yeza and Medisun. Selassie I Salute to the Elder, Akae Beka. Please check their tunes and support their music, all of which is truly a labor of love. Honor and Respect!
Akae Beka’s “Living Testament”
“Living Testament” Original Indian ink and Acrylic.
Akae Beka and Joseph General “At Stake”
” At Stake ” Acrylic and Indian ink
“Savanah Love” Acrylic
” Jah is an Ocean ” Indian ink and acrylic.
“Roses of Sharon” Acrylic and Indian ink
“Watermelon Smile” acrylic and indian ink
Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Single
Isaiah’s Coals, “Who will go for us ” Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album. Acrylic and Indian ink
Victory Piece
Praises Joseph General
Praises Joseph General
Need Not Apply Single Art
RASTAFARI PIONEERS
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!
Young Shanty Album Art: Acrylic and Indian ink
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
The Law Giver : Acrylic and Indian ink
CreekPriest : Acrylic and Indian ink
The Kings Plateau : Acrylic and Indian ink
To BeeThankful : Acrylic and Indian ink
Lion and cub : Acrylic and Indian ink
Shadow Priest : 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.
Remembering Solidarity : Acrylic and Indian ink
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.
ELEPHANT BOXING Acrylic and Indian Ink
JEMEZ BOUND Acrylic and Indian ink
Ethiopian Girl in Purple
Still Creating Acrylic and Indian ink
Selassie I Rising
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.
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!
Akae Beka: Need Our Love to Talk
Ras Biblical : Ameseginalehu
JahSon featuring Last Disciple: 7 Times
Chalice Row Records: Chant Riddim
Mister Kali: Father of the Fatherless
Ancient King: Seh Selassie I
LEWIS BENNETT: TRADE WINDS
Pacific Vibration featuring Akae Beka: Truth
Ras Ceylon feat. Timbo King and Tragedy Khadafi : Frontline Generals
Ras Teo: A Luta Continua
Fikir Amlak meets Brizion: Medhane Alem
Jah Myhrakle: Rama Dub
Jah Myhrakle and Bigga Haitian: What We Need.
Sebastian Franks: Consequence of Reward
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.
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.
Acrylic and Indian ink. Original has been sold
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.
Acrylic and Indian ink. Original available for 300. ”Inna Medi”
Acrylic and indian Ink, 36″x18″ 500. for the Original. ” Uplifted “
“The Visions of Youth”
24″x12″ Indian ink and Acrylic. 350.
” The King of Zion ” Oil, 650. Original Available.
” Herbs on the River” Acrylic and Indian ink, 24″ x18″ 250 for the original.
” Simeon Mountains” In Ethiopia. Acrylic and Indian ink. 24″ x18″ 225. for the Original.
Northern New Mexico. Indian ink and Acrylic, 4ftx2ft and it has sold. Prints available.
The Queen of Sheba. Acrylic and Indian ink. its huge..and I think someone is getting the original. Prints available.
Ethiopian Grand Canyon landscape. Acrylic and Indian ink. 24″x18″. Not for sale, I like it too much. prints available.
“Jordan Lion ” acrylic and indian ink, sold. Prints available.
“Batahwi” Oil. Prints available. Original Sold.
Priest in Orange in oil. 36″x18″. 900 for the original. Prints available.
“The Scepter Shall not Depart” 48″x24″ Acrylic and Indian ink. 1200 for the original. prints available.
As usual it seems I have a lot of work ahead of I, there is more art that hasn’t been posted and a lot to report. From new projects, Rastafari works, album covers, events and show, murals and more. Thank you for looking at the art, a glory to the Most High who is the force of existence. All Praises due. Rastafari Love. Good over Evil.
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THE EMPEROR IN BLUE AND PURPLE. ORIGINAL SOLD.
QueenBee ORIGINAL SOLD.
Galatic Lion ORIGINAL SOLD.
Big Coronation ORIGINAL SOLD.
LONE LION. ORIGINAL SOLD.
ARMENIAN ETHIOPIAN PATRIOT. ORIGINAL SOLD.
HIM IN THE REDWOODS WITH JAHSON. ORIGINAL SOLD.
FREE UP YOUR MIND. ORIGINAL SOLD.
TRADEWINDS. ORIGINAL SOLD.
HE FEEDS US ALL
HE OPENS UP THE CAGE
SQUARE SPIRAL KING
THERE WILL BE AN ART SHOW COMING UP THIS NOVEMBER IN ALBUQUERQUE WHERE INI WILL BE HAVING A BIG SHOW. LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING MORE AND CREATING MORE. ALL IN THE ONE.. ONE IN THE ALL. RASTAFARI.
It is a honor to present works in which 100 precent of the proceeds go toward Rastafari Elders through the Word Sound Power Collective with medicine and care. This group supports Rastafari elders worldwide and is an important collective for upholding the Rastafari Creed, Let the Hungry be fed, the naked clothed, the sick nourished, age protected and the infants cared for.
This piece is an original 11×17 pencil piece of the elder, Ras Flako Tafari, writer, organizer and roots man from Jamaica. There are several interviews with him on various subjects, which can be found on YouTube. Ras Flako Tafari has also interviewed and documented many Rastafari elders so that their oral history is preserved.
The Original piece will be an auction that will start at $300. US dollars and let’s see what happens from there. It is Framed in glass. Leave a message with what you would like to offer and I will link you forward.
Prints are for sale for 30.00 for a 11×8.5 print, bagged, backed and signed. It will be 50.00 for an 11×17 print in a hard plastic case signed. Thank you for supporting the cause and the elders. The Link is to the prints are: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/ras-flako-tafari-wspc-fundraising-prints/
If you would like to learn more please visit: wordsoundpowercollective.org or to donate direct through PayPal: wordsoundpowercollective@hotmail.com
Give thanks and Jah Bless, and Protect you all. Rastafari.
The Original Art:
Ras Flako Tafari Original Piece. 11×17 Framed.
Prints: Ras Flako Tafari
Original Framed and Prints: Ras Flako Tafari
Greetings and Bless! Please to announce new projects coming out or just released:
Akae Beka The Draw
Coming out March 25th and available on all musical platforms. Brought to you by Rebellion City Records via Bobo Rems. Seriously Powerful tune.
Sebastian Franks Hollow Ground
Now out! check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TijDPNFsGQw
InI wanted to make mention of those who should be acknowledged as we are inspired by their works, and that by their work that we can inspire others. When InI got the call from Jah Solid Rock Music I was honored to be included on this project and I loved the idea that came from the company. Many of us have a great joy and memory of iconic comics and covers, and he wanted I to make Jamaican super heroes to replace the iconic comic cover of Captain America and Falcon on Captain America issue 193. I thought it was cool and fitting for a blast from the past, legend Coxone Lloyd in an epic Trilogy Record burning Babylon down with his team of hero musicians! In that, I wanted and remember and acknowledge Jack Kirby, profound and iconic creative influence in many lives. He penciled and wrote that issue, and I tried to follow in his line work exactly as well as the colors on the original. The entire piece wasn’t included on the album cover, and the traditional manner of honoring the artist before was not seen. I wanted to honor the man right away, and give thanks for his inspiration and all those who made Captain America such a power figure in the imagination. In the comic world, we write “after” when we are doing a different version of a previous cover. I wanted to share the original and full piece, and a say humbly that this piece is after the Great Jack Kirby. Respect. 1917-1994…and still going. Big Up Jah Solid Rock Music, Ras Teo, Tuff Gong, and everyone involved and included. It will be epic because it will be ” SIR COXSONE CHAMPION SOUND!”
King of the Dub Rock 3
Album Cover King of the Dub Rock 3 COMING OUT IN JUNE!!!!
Victory Fikir Amlak
OUT NOW ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS. BLACKHEART WARRIORS RECORDS
Underwater Nick Sefakis and Elliot Martin of John Browns Body
Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body Out on All Musical Platforms now!
With lots more to come, including from Ras Teo. Check this tune, now out on Vinyl as well! Blessed Love!
Ras Teo and Pablo Gad OUT ON VINLY AND ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS.
Thank you to everyone worked hard to put these testimonies out, as collective witnesses to the Greatness of Jah. I am humbled and grateful to be included in these worthy projects.
Jah Bless you all and keep you safe. Glory to the Father of Creation. Power of the Trinity. Emperor Haile Selassie First.