IZZI
"Izzi's art ignites nostalgic memories in vibrant colors. His brushstrokes blend familiar yet abstract scenes, with golden yellows and greens evoking skies, fields and cherished moments. Bright and joyful, his work holds a gentle melancholy, inviting viewers to linger where past and present blur."
-Matthias Carnahan
Isaiah “IZZI” Ballstaedt, born in 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a contemporary artist currently based between Virginia and Utah. His work explores the intersection of history and modern life, often drawing on themes of memory, commercialism, and every day life. Primarily focused in oil painting, he creates scenes that evoke déjà vu and connect seemingly unrelated elements.
Contact
izzi@theparlor.studio / Phone: 435.659.4711
Salt Lake City, UT
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Group Exhibitions
2024
100th Annual Spring Salon, Springville Art Museum, Springville, Utah, USA
Student Art Exhibition, The UVU Museum of Art at Lakemount, Orem, Utah
Ballstaedt - Recent Works by Ann, Andrew, Izzi, and Joseph Ballstaedt, The Gene Nelson Attic, Provo, Utah
2023
The Noun Show – People, Places, Things, and Ideas from Local Artists, The Gene Nelson Attic, Provo, Utah
Works on Paper, Odd Star Studios Gallery, Salt Lake City, Utah
Seeking Truth, Synesthesia, Ella Jade Art, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Press
Architectural Digest, Jan 2026
