Ray Spence
RaysGallery.ME@gmail.com
Bachelor's degree in Illustration-Columbia College of Chicago
digital artist, 3D generalist, and traditional painter.
Artist Statement
I’m leaning toward an exploration of duality between imagination and reality, and I use an eclectic collision of references to express the memory of many of my early visual impressions.
I often feel like my work is the embodiment of a teenager's disordered imagination filtered through my technical skills.
My Inspirations are diverse: the energy in 90’s television commercials, Saturday morning cartoons, Rambo, Ninjas, Super Heroes, symbols found in the imagery of the occult, clowns, and geometric forms.
We are in a world bombarded by images and media. I want my work to have its own unique character that combines the aesthetics of the past, and the energy of the present. Ironically, Through this chaos, I am aiming to slow down the attention of the viewer. I want someone to think an extra second before describing my work to someone.
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Production Artist for “Huntress” cyber security 2021-2023
Production artist for an animated series, that is used to teach companies with sensitive information how to stay safe and informed. https://www.huntress.com/
Production Artist for “Curricula” cyber security 2021
A fun cyber security awareness training and phishing simulation platform that uses storytelling to level up your culture, a member of the creative illustration and animation team at Curricula. https://www.curricula.com/
Children’s Book Illustrator and Animator for ROOTEDin LLC 2021
Illustrating and animating ebooks for grades k-5.
Illustrator for IOS APP “TEXTIES,2020
Illustrating short story scripts to enhance the experience for readers, sci-fi to romance, horror to comedy.
THE 2019 ILLO AWARDS. ( Best Character + Concept Artist)
Awarded the title Best Character + Concept Artist in Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College event Celebrating excellence in the field of illustration.
#ILLOawards2019
Art In Motion 2019
I provided professional framing services for many of the works of art. And attended this incredible show. Hosted by the Associate Board, the 17th annual Art in Motion raises funds for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Art Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs and features original artworks by their own patient artists.
I provided professional framing services for many of the works of art. An amazing event for people with disabilities and assisted living who contribute art for a large exhibition.
HayStack Craft School 2019
I was awarded a 2019 scholarship to HayStack Craft School in Maine, and trained under amazing oil painter Jenny Brillhart who is represented by Kuckei Gallery Linienstrasse 158 Berlin, Germany.
PORTRAIT SHOW 2018 exhibition at Glass Curtain Gallery
I provided art work for the Portrait Project 2018 exhibition at Glass Curtain Gallery 1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, This show featured the best of illustrative artwork under a highly selective jurying process. The show utilized fifty illustrated portraits at 3’ x 4’ (36” by 48”) with high resolution printing. Gallery theme was Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Cinco De Mayo 2018
I provided clothing designs that went into production for the Chicago 2018 Mexican pride “Cinco De Mayo” festival located in Pilsen, Chicago.
Offers
Illustrations, Logos, Branding, Custom “Merch”, Video Editing, Post video FX, and Collaborations.