Gallery Exhibit: Through The Eye of I by Izaya Golden
A Mirror, A lens.
Opening on May 26th. 5:30PM.
We are all creative beings.
Painting is a spiritual practice, as is writing.
Together, they form an exchange of energy that opens up a new realm of thinking.
Every stroke becomes a reflection of my vessel.
Izaya Golden is an acrylic-based artist born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Golden’s practice approaches painting as a spiritual process, an exchange of energy between artist and canvas. Sometimes guided by reflection and journaling. Other times driven by intuition and an immediate need to create without overthinking. Beyond using a paintbrush, Golden manipulates the canvas by scraping and peeling back layers of paint, creating a dynamic of control and release. The process often uses a buck knife and sandpaper, treating the surface almost like a sculpture rather than just an image. Some works begin with structured grid systems. Others emerge through the immediate force of spontaneous mark-making. Through the Eye of I is Golden’s first solo exhibition, exploring how journaling and artistic process can deepen understanding of the self and the subconscious.
Portland Center Stage is committed to identifying & interrupting instances of racism & all forms of oppression, through the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, & accessibility (IDEA).

