Zayra Yves – Artist & Poet Overview

Zayra Yves is an internationally published mixed media artist, poet, creative writer, and certified professional consultant. Her work spans fine art, poetry, audio recordings, and books, with features in numerous international journals and anthologies, including The Enchanting Verses International Journal, Poetry Life & Times, Panhandler Quarterly, 34th Parallel, and Memoir (and).  

She has been a featured artist and speaker at events such as the California Institute of Integral Studies, Ken Wilber’s Integral Naked, the World Poetry Canada & International Peace Festival, Dreamweaver Books, and international radio and media platforms. 

Awards & Recognition:

World Poetry Empowered Poet Award (2012)

Woman of Goodwill Award & Plaque of Appreciation (2013, Philippines)

WIN Award, Canada (2014)

Winning poet of An African Legend: White Lions and Leopards contest (2010-2012)

Honorable Mention in Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope All Story contest

Her fine art has exhibited widely across California galleries and cafes since 1998, while her literary and audio collections include:

Books: Empty as Nirvana, Ordinary Substance, Color Me Pomegranate, Leaving You Unpainted, Unearthed

Audio: Crowned Compassion, Sleep in the Sea Tonight with Me, Retrograde Motion, Lanterns, Come Be My Light

Currently, Zayra is producing a new fine art collection and audio recording, continuing her path as a visionary voice weaving poetry, art, and spirit.