Fay Ray was born in Riverside, CA in 1979 and lives in Los Angeles, CA. Ray received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Otis College of Art and Design in 2002 and a Master of Fine Arts from Columbia University School of The Arts in 2005. Honor Fraser Gallery has presented one exhibition featuring Fay’s work to date: Vessels, Forms and Remains, Honor Fraser Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (2012). One-person projects of her work have been presented at Los Angeles Nomadic Divison (LAND) (2013); The Wooly, New York, NY (2011-present); and Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA (2010-2011). Her work has been included in thematic exhibitions such as Feminine Canvas, Beacon Arts Building, Los Angeles, CA (2011); Psychic Outlaws, The Luckman, Los Angeles, CA (2010); Counter Intelligence, The Luckman, Los Angeles, CA (2009); Summer Mix Tape, Exit Art, New York, NY (2008); Salad Days, Artists Space, Los Angeles, CA (2006); and S-Files, El Museo del Barrio, New York, NY; Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, Santurce Puerto Rico (2005).
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Fay Ray

Fay Ray: Self Creation, 2012
Acrylic, baskets and palm on canvas
105 x 67 inches
Acrylic, baskets and palm on canvas
105 x 67 inches

Fay Ray: Shallow Body of Water, 2012
Acrylic, shell, rope and basket on canvas
103 x 70 inches
Acrylic, shell, rope and basket on canvas
103 x 70 inches

Fay Ray: Examination of the Conscience, 2012
Wood, foam, Hydrocal, paper and palm ash
78 x 48 x 19 inches
Wood, foam, Hydrocal, paper and palm ash
78 x 48 x 19 inches

Fay Ray: New Sex, 2012
Acrylic, black silicone carbide and porcelain on canvas
104 x 69 inches
Acrylic, black silicone carbide and porcelain on canvas
104 x 69 inches

Fay Ray: Intimacy, 2012
Hydrocal and conch shells
72 x 48 x 12 inches
Hydrocal and conch shells
72 x 48 x 12 inches

Fay Ray: Eremite, 2012
Acrylic, palm, shell, rope and basket on canvas
97 x 65 inches
Acrylic, palm, shell, rope and basket on canvas
97 x 65 inches

Fay Ray Mouths, 2010

Fay Ray: Triangular Space, 2012
Palm, jute, Hydrocal and clay
Dimensions variable
Palm, jute, Hydrocal and clay
Dimensions variable

Fay Ray: Attachment Theory, 2012
Acrylic, cotton cord and leather on canvas
103 x 69 inches
Acrylic, cotton cord and leather on canvas
103 x 69 inches

Fay Ray: Positive and Negative Thoughts, 2012
Acrylic, various plastics and baskets on canvas
104 x 67 inches
Acrylic, various plastics and baskets on canvas
104 x 67 inches