We are honored to present the genius and the art of Jax Jackson a native of Charlotte, NC. Jax is a graduate of the University of North Carolina – Charlotte with a B.S. in Social Work. His artistic journey began as he sought out a creative way to channel the emotions he carried with him since early childhood. It was through the transformation of these sentiments into large-scale works of art, that Jax found his way out of societal restraint and isolation; embracing authenticity and freedom through the exchange of colors on canvas.
Stephanie is a self-taught primitive folk artist from Lynchburg, Virginia, and is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Raised in a large family of seven siblings in the rural South, Stephanie has always upheld strong family and spiritual values. Her artistic visions reflect the very duality of life as a whole. Everything from the beauty of the encompassing world to its deepest horrors is all captured in her pieces. A scientist and scholar by career, Stephanie's natural impulse to fueling her own creativity has always shown through her many artistic endeavors. From her first love of singing and culinary art, to the mastery of a multitude of musical instruments, her life has always been one of expression since she or any of her loved ones can remember.
Elizabeth Oluwatuyi is a self-taught Fine artist, art educator and Owner of Isabel arts Gallery. She hails from Ekiti but is based in Ondo State Nigeria. As a multi-talented artist, She Sings, Paints and creates textile designs and craftworks.
Over the years she has gained mastery in hyperrealism as her works are mostly in Portraiture and realism paintings. Her works are highly textured and She uses acrylics on canvas as her medium. With her special skill in colour mixing, she makes use of strong, unique and mature colours in all her works.
With over 500 masterpieces sold all over the world, Elizabeth Oluwatuyi is a seasoned professional artist whose works Focus on changing and influencing people's lives positively. She has accomplished this through the combinations of her unique expression, colours and the scenario she depicts on the canvas. Her paintings which are housed within and outside the walls of Nigeria bring awareness to people on several issues of life. They are also seen in several hotels, hospitals and other organisations in Nigeria.
Elizabeth barged Her bachelor's degree in Industrial design from the federal university of Technology Akure, Ondo State with textile design as her major. She started producing African fabrics like Batik, tie-dye and textile design motifs as a fresh graduate. She did this for a while after she realized she has more to offer to the world.
In 2016 she started her painting career with works ranging from nature, landscape and a few abstracts. As the request for portraiture increased she worked more on Portrait Art and a few realism paintings. In 2018 she officially registered her Business Isabel arts and started her Art career fully. Her diligence and hard work made her recognized by people from all over the world. The way she handles the brush and makes painting easy is amazing. This paved a way for her to be featured severely on international TV stations such as the Channels TV Station.
Elizabeth has participated in several international exhibitions amongst which are,
• Biennial International of Etruria Culture and Arts in Villa Della Rinchiostra, Pamphili (Massa), Tuscany, Italy September 2021
• Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF)
Katara Cultural Village, Doha, Qatar. October 2021
She has also given Art talks at various Institutions amongst which is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organisation RILA University of Glasgow , United Kingdom. There she discussed African portraiture, textiles and music as dignity in space of distress.
Also, she has granted Art Interviews to several publications such as the Green Savannah Diplomatic cable where she discussed that exhibitions should focus more n young Talents and not only on big brands.
In May 2022, She had her first Solo Exhibition tagged IMPACT' which took place at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Akure, Ondo State. Currently, Elizabeth Ranks is among the best female hyperrealistic artists in the world. She has mentored Young artists and organized training for children who have the potential to be great artists in future.
Xayvier was born in St Catherine, Jamaica, in 1986. He completed his BFA at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in 2014 and is currently enrolled at the School of Visual Arts in New York. His final year project explored issues around Jamaican fatherhood and masculinity. Xayvier has had work featured in the Jamaica Biennial 2014 and 2017 and the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)’s National Visual Arts Exhibition and Competition in 2015, as well as at the Red Easel pop-up gallery in 2016 and was a part of a three-man exhibition Dark matter at the CAGE Gallery his work is focused on what he calls the “Afrikan” consciousness and Spirituality. He completed his MFA in fine Arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
US Exhibitions
[2022] SPRINGBREAK ART FAIR 2022
[2022] Friends Of Chautauqua at Erie Museum
[2022] Connections II at Fowler Kellogg Art Center
[2022] Outro At SVA Galleries
[2021] Concurrence Exhibition at SVA Galleries
[2021] Contemporary Art Exhibition at Boomer Gallery London.
[2017] Fela Spora - Kroma Gallery studios
[2017] In the Pursuit of Magic - Kroma Gallery Studio
International
[2021] And I Resume the Struggle III Olympia Gallery
[2020] And I Resume at the Struggle at the Olympia Gallery
[2019] Dark Matter at The Gage Gallery
[2017] National Gallery of Jamaica Biennial [2016] Red Easel Exhibition
[2015] JCDC Jamaica Visual Arts Competition & Exhibition [2014] Ra Yard Edna Manley College of visual and performing arts [2014] SVA Final Exhibition
[2014] National Gallery of Jamaica Biennial
Mike Omondi Mulinya, born in Kenya.. Mike has always been compelled to create art and started painting, and has mastered the art of being creative and using paint and brush to make skillful art that is aesthetic and has a purpose. He paints with various techniques and styles using realism, abstract, cubism, and expressionism as major influences in creating his art. “I always feel the art flowing in my veins, and it's something that I cannot do without because it is part of me and all my dreams”. Mike has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and graduated from Pioneer International University in Nairobi City, Kenya.
Instagram @Olympus_arts_mike, on Twitter @AsambaMike and on Facebook as Mike Omondi Olympus or send me a direct message on my WhatsApp No: +254708925023.
Carl Lewis Ayieko was born and raised in Kisii, Kenya. In a family of 4, he turned out to be the "creative" one as an illustrator and animator. After pursuing a degree in Art and Design at the University of Nairobi, he has managed to become one of the most highly rated, and award-winning artists in Kenya.
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