Vereinigte Staaten
Ray Beldner
Ray Beldner is a sculptor and mixed media artist whose work has been exhibited internationally and can be found in many private and public collections including the National Portrait Gallery and the Federal Reserve Board, Washington D.C., the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Oakland Museum of California, 21c Museum, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, among others.
My sculptural collage works emerge from a rich tapestry of artistic heritage, woven from fragments torn from the pages of art history found in books, auction catalogs, and contemporary art magazines. Influenced by the sculptural forms of Henry Moore and Jean Arp, I am captivated by the intricate shapes and textures they embody. In my deconstructive process, I unravel their shapes, piecing together a kaleidoscope of visually discordant compositions that challenge conventional perceptions.
Unlike my previous conceptual endeavors, this work unfolds organically, each creation a dialogue between my intuition and the raw materials at hand. As I delve deeper into this exploration, the collages evolve from simple layered constructs to expansive assemblages and freestanding sculptures.
The seismic shifts of the 2020 pandemic transformed my work, amplifying the intensity of colors and patterns. With each piece, I revel in the joy of invention and the complexities and contradictions of visual pleasure.
