Born (New York City) Living in Dublin for 8yrs
As a visual artist, Ishmael is driven to create a unique
visual multiverse. A Fusion of elements from a range of
artistic styles, such as surrealism, Pop Art,Italian
Futurist, and Afro-Futurist; the visual images he
creates are colourful, spiritual, and embedded with
surrealist undertones. Using his photography as an
outlet of political expression, he explores a range of
socio-political issues within his work, such as race,
gender, the finding or creating of moments, and the
pursuing and discovering of harmony and balance. His
Oeuvre combines elements from his academic,
personal and professional background in Mathematics,
Art History, creative installations, and costumes design.Growing up in minority middle class neighbourhood which was destroyed, first by drugs, and then by gentrification has had profound influence on his work. After emerging from this cultural milieu, it was after college that Ishmael turned to photography as a means of expression and embarked on his career as a professional visual artist. He continues to challenge his audience by raising awareness about issues like in ‘Migration/ Integration’ series and Capall Gang series. By holding a mirror up to society, his aim is to make sense of the every changing world. Also one of Cofounder of ÍOVA Club, photographers led Club that gives voice to image makers. The group has done three Culture Night group shows, presentations, gallery visits all to help build photograp
