Iziah Portrait of Iziah Amir Ramon Lewis by Ruth Wolf

From the artist, Ruth Wolf: We exchanged a few emails and I received a few photos.

I remember I spoke once with Latesha, on the phone, about her son, Isaiah.

I heard a mom in mourning for a son full of promise. 

I painted this portrait for Latesha.

To reminder her that her son is in a better place.

As artists we can paint all the portraits of all the souls shot but will that stop the hate.

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From Latesha Monroe, mother: My Handsome Iziah Amir Ramon Lewis 

Was Born August 11, 1997 and Was Ambushed And Murdered October 29, 2016

My Iziah aka (Ikie) Was Larger Than Life, 

What People Who Hasn’t Lost A Child Don’t  Understand Is .... Loosing A Child Isn’t The Hardest Part....

Living Without Them Is.... So In Memory Of My Son Iziah Amir Ramon Lewis Every Year I Give A Way Book

Bags In His Honor As Away To Remember Him.... Because Iziah Was A Giver And My Daughter Princess

Has Given Away Care Package Including:

Toiletries and Hygiene Supplies For The Homeless..... My Ultimate Goal Is In 

August 11,2020 To Open The Iziah’s Lewis Foundation To Help People In Need..... As A Non Prophet

Organization.....

Iziah Will Be Truly Missed By His 

Number One Fan...His Mommy Latesha 

His Four Brothers:

Clifford Jr, John Jr, Jy’heim And Ja’den 

His Two Sisters: Princess And Miracle Egypt 

But He Will Never Be Forgetten!!

From the curator: This large portrait is another that draws attention and has a powerful effect on viewers. It is a diptych whose two levels reinforces the idea of two existences. Iziah wears a bold red mantle which drapes onto the second panel where his reflection drifts in a peaceful green field. It is enigmatic and causes viewers to pause and take the time to learn more about this young man, to read how his loving family is honoring him.

Iziah Portrait of Isiah Amir Ramon Lewis by Ruth Wolf acrylic and spray paint on canvas 24” x 36” 2019