Behind the PAintings
In the “Peace Not War: Stand with Ukraine” exhibit, the artworks all contain yellow in blue to represent Ukraine. Artist and curator, Ang-Ray, describes the paintings “like loaded time bombs that threaten detonation.” Ang-Ray, artist, curator, and owner of ART + RAY Fine Art Gallery and Salon is inspired by unity and understanding of people from all over the world.
He graduated from the National Academy and Art Student League in New York City. He has exhibited in Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Convention Center. In New York City, he has exhibited at the Cork Gallery, ARC Gallery Chelsea, WSAC Art Center, Park Avenue Atrium, The National Academy (juried exhibit), New York Public Library and in the Hamptons at the South Hampton Cultural Center.