I like to feature an artist whose work has a sort of goth or macabre vibe around this time of year, in honor of Halloween. This year, we are featuring tons of images with the delightfully disturbing art of Ray Caesar.
Art of Ray Caesar
In a similar genre as fellow contemporary artists Natalie Shau, Mark Ryden Nataly (Kukula) Abramovitch, and Marion Peck, Ray Caesar’s digitally created portraits feature a grotesque elegance.
Humans and animals that are part insect or arthropod and narratives that imply, illustrate or foretell disaster are executed in an illustrative and delicate manner. Below are many of his works, which are created using 3D modeling computer programs, and studies from the past few years.
Metatron (studies):
His most recent work and his first solo exhibition at the Corey Helford Gallery, “A Dangerous Inclination,” just opened Oct 22.
Corey Helford Gallery
Culver City, CA
Arrested Motion has a revealing interview with the artist about his works in the Corey Helford show here.
About the artist:
Ray Caesar was born in 1958 in London. At an early age, his family moved to Toronto, Canada, where he currently resides. From 1977—80 he attended Ontario College of Art, followed by 17 years from 1980—96 working in the art & photography department of the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto, documenting disturbing cases of child abuse, surgical reconstruction, psychology, and animal research. Coupled with inspiration from surrealists Kahlo and Dali, Caesar’s experiences at the hospital continue to influence his artwork. His haunting imagery is created digitally using 3D modeling software called Maya, mastered while working in digital animation for television and film industries from 1998—2001. In 1999, Caesar received a Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Special Effects in a series. For more information about the artist, please visit www.raycaesar.com
Several of Ray’s enchanting images are available as Ultrachrome prints. For prices on singles and prints, contact [email protected]
Ray Caesar’s artwork, prints and books can be found and purchased at the following galleries:
Gallery House
Corey Helford Gallery
Richard Goodall Gallery
Vered Gallery
Jonathan LeVine Gallery
Dorothy Circus Gallery