Jess Izak, born and raised in New York, went to the School of Visual Arts, in Manhattan where he majored in Conceptual Sculpture. He visited Mexico for the first time at the age of eight. He has continued his journeys here, which has become a source of artistic and personal inspiration. Jess lived in Isla Mujeres for a year and a half. During his stay in this vibrant fishing village, he was seduced daily by the inviting colors of the Caribbean. Its impact literally forced Jess to finally put his visions of Mexico onto paper. The result has been an ongoing collection of bold images depicting the many facets of this country, from small coastal towns to picturesque colonial villages.
Using a combination of two mediums, watercolors and oil pastel, Jess Izak has created a technique that captures the warmth, depth and playfulness of Mexico. His art has been shown and is showing throughout Mexico. He has also worked on many commissioned pieces portraying homes, cars, gardens and favorite locations for tourists and residents.
Jess continues to travel by bus, boat and plane, seeking new places in Mexico to live, work and dream.
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