About Zack Zublena

Zack Zublena is a healing artist and Lyran Starseed—a guardian of ancient wisdom who simplifies ascension, helping others discover their gifts and connect with their Higher Self through the transformative power of golden frequency art. It all began in 2016 when Zack first ventured into gold photography—simply because it looked cool. Back then, it was nothing more than a playful experiment, a way to capture beauty without knowing the deep purpose that lay ahead.

But destiny had a heartbreaking plan for him. As the author of The Sacred Frequency of Gold, everything changed when Zack experienced an N.D.E. (Near Death Experience) during which a voice pierced the darkness: “Go back, you're not done yet; your mission is to paint people in gold so they can awaken to their own divinity.” Bewilderment and an overwhelming stirring of his soul set him on a path that led deep into the heart of his own being.

Five hours after his third yagé (the Yang version of Ayahusca) ceremony with a Colombian shaman, while others strolled along the beach under a radiant sun, Zack remained alone in a quiet ceremony room, still downloading cryptic codes and messages from the Pleiadians and Lyrans. In that sacred solitude, an overwhelming pressure gripped his heart—as if unseen hands were squeezing it with fierce tenderness and urgent sorrow. His breath grew shallow, his hands became warm and slick, and the world around him dissolved into a blur. The wall in front of him blurred, and with what felt like his final breath… he just collapsed. His back slid from the wall he had been leaning against, and he fell onto the mattress beside him, landing painfully on his right shoulder. This all happened in what felt like ten minutes at most. He died on December 18th, 2021, in Santa Barbara, around 9 p.m.

The irony was almost cruel. As his breath faltered and his body surrendered, life blossomed just a room away. The soft cooing of a newborn and the gentle laughter of the shaman playing with his child echoed through the stillness—a heartbreaking melody of new beginnings amid the encroaching silence. There he was, teetering on the edge of existence, while the vibrant energy of life carried on without pause, separated only by a thin wall.

In those final moments, as his voice failed him and his heart faltered, Zack longed to cry out—to let someone know the depths of his pain and wonder. But his strength ebbed away, leaving only a single, shattering exhale—a final goodbye to the life he knew. Then, a quiet resolve washed over him. “It’s time,” he thought bitterly, as memories of his aging mother and his beloved dog mingled with the echo of Allan Watts’s words: “When you understand that life involves death… Or shall I say that death involved life…”

In that fleeting, fragile moment, his thoughts turned to Romeo—his fabulous rescue he had adopted from No Kill Los Angeles (NKLA) five years earlier. With no girlfriend and no one to care for his cherished companion, Zack’s heart ached with worry: Where would Romeo land? Who would take care of him? Even though he knew deep down that Romeo would eventually find a loving home, this concern was the only thing that truly pained him in that final instant.

And then, in a blink, darkness swallowed him. Bye-bye life. He was gone.

Yet death was not the end—it was the threshold of rebirth. In that suspended moment, as his spirit hovered on the brink, an overwhelming, almost cinematic presence shattered the silence. Out of the void, Jesus appeared—both fierce and tender—a beacon of divine love. With a power that defied description, Jesus pressed a brand-new, enormous heart into Zack’s chest, as if shattering the old one to make room for something transcendent. In that miraculous instant, as air flooded back into his lungs like a tidal rush, Zack was reborn—resurrected, fully awake, and profoundly transformed. It was as if he had died and been granted a second chance at life.

Despite the raw intensity of that near-death rebirth, Zack chose to carry on. The very next day, still reeling from the shock of transformation, he vowed to uncover the deeper purpose behind the divine command—to understand the sacred connection to gold. And so, two months later, with his brand-new heart beating like a sacred drum within him, Zack found himself once again in the jungles of South Colombia, deep in Putumayo, immersed in plant medicine ceremonies. By then, he had encountered ascended masters—Ganesh, Buddha, Jesus, Joseph, and Mother Mary—each radiating their unique energies of boundless love, serene peace, and infectious joy—but not God yet, that was to arrive, now that he had a brand new heart. And who knows if that new heart was not actually destined to grant him special access to the "big guy upstairs" himself, given his many connections with the holy spirit ever since...

Every brushstroke of gold Zack now applies, every photograph capturing that ethereal shimmer, carries the weight of his journey—a journey marked by loss, profound rebirth, and an unyielding desire to heal the fractured wounds of a broken world. Gold is no longer just an aesthetic choice; it is his sacred language—a luminous testament to the divine light hidden in every wounded heart. Each piece of his art is an invitation: to see oneself not through the scars of past sorrow, but in the radiant beauty of a soul reborn.

In the delicate dance between life and death, amid the interplay of despair and hope, Zack’s story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is a light waiting to be reborn—a golden glow that promises healing, connection, and the rediscovery of our own divinity.

But being a Gemini Virgo rising -- double Mercury (anybody else has this problem?;) Zack’s natural curiosity compels him to seek a deeper understanding of these divine messages—satisfying his intellectual side. During his lectures, he often interjects with, "Anyone else has this problem?"—a nod to his ongoing challenge of reconciling profound spiritual encounters with his thirst for study and comprehension. His extensive research revealed that many ancient civilizations—such as the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and even the Incas—used gold not merely as a symbol of wealth, but as a sacred tool to ascend and connect with the divine.

As an internationally recognized healer—curating experiences that raise the vibration—transformational breathwork master, and art photographer, Zack has spent years delving into the complex layers of trauma—acknowledging that 95% of the population endures at least three of these challenges: abandonment, betrayal, humiliation, injustice, and rejection—as well as addiction. He guides individuals through their most challenging experiences, helping them discover peace and purpose, and aligning them with their Divine Self through the magical golden ascensional photoshoot. His deep fascination with humanity’s potential for healing and growth has empowered him to create transformative experiences that seamlessly bridge the realms of art and spirituality.

In Hinduism for instance, the world’s oldest continuously practiced religion, there exists the concept of Hiranyagarbha, meaning the golden egg or golden womb in Sanskrit. The Rigveda describes this as the primordial source of the universe—a golden divine matrix from which everything originates. Vedic sages believe that all existence began with gold and ultimately returns to gold. In Buddhism, gold represents the pinnacle of spiritual aspiration, symbolizing the dedication of material wealth in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. In essence, Zack recognized that while Western culture often views gold solely for its material value, its spiritual and ascensional qualities have been revered across civilizations. Therefore, he fully embraced the meaning of his mission, understanding that gold is indeed the material of ascension.

Today, Zack continues to inspire as an international speaker, including his recent workshop and lecture at Conscious Life Expo 2025, where he shared his vision of transformative art as a catalyst for spiritual awakening.

With a deep understanding of the human psyche and mastery in healing modalities, Zack creates spaces for profound personal growth. In each gold body painting session, he combines the spiritual energy of gold with his knowledge of trauma and addiction recovery to offer a transformative experience that heals both body and soul.

Passionate about guiding individuals to ascend and connect with their true selves, Zack’s work fuses the timeless wisdom of ancient practices with modern healing discoveries. Whether through transformational breathwork or gold body painting, Zack offers pathways to enlightenment that are as beautiful as they are profound.

Beyond his photoshoots, Zack also creates powerful artwork designed to elevate the energy of any space. Positioned as luxury and spiritual investment pieces, his gold-painted images are not merely decorative; they serve as tools for transformation, highlighting the transformative, high-frequency energy they bring to spaces. When placed in a home, office, or store, each piece radiates a unique frequency that raises the surrounding environment’s vibration.

These works of art go beyond beautifying a space—they infuse it with life and energy, shifting the atmosphere toward harmony and balance. The vibrational resonance of gold in these images invites viewers to experience peace, alignment, and a connection to something greater.

By bringing Zack's art into a room, one not only invites beauty but also a profound spiritual upliftment that energizes and transforms the space on a deeper level.