Born in the late twentieth century to a military man and his wife, a purveyor of fine stationery and gift items, young Izen grew up moving across the globe, from one outpost to another.

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This nomadic lifestyle made it difficult to befriend human companions, so Izen began creating his own — out of whatever materials he could. From clay creatures to puppets to the occasional sock monster, Izen surrounded himself with a cast of imaginative friends all through his youth. He would go on to attend and graduate from Emerson College with a degree in Theater Studies: Directing and Costume Design.

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His artwork showcases a flair for the whimsical yet dramatic, a style coined “haute couture fairy tale.” Izen clings desperately to the handmade in a world that is increasingly digital and finds new ways to use old things, giving them a renewed sense of purpose.

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He now resides in the Hudson Valley, where his creatures slip into art shows, school stages, and weekend workshops —

inviting dreamers of all ages into the whimsical world he calls home.