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Rex Ray celebrates life, work, and legacy of iconic San Francisco fine artist Rex Ray (1956–2015).

This comprehensive volume features more than 100 of his works on canvas, wood, and paper—including never-before-seen pieces courtesy of the Rex Ray estate. His playful painted-paper-collages and organic, abstract forms have earned him comparisons to artists like Paul Klee and Henri Matisse.

• Essays by celebrated writer Rebecca Solnit, art critic Christian Frock, and Ray''s gallerist and friend Griff Williams
• Ray''s collages and paintings are both playful and geometric.
• This vibrant book pays tribute to Ray''s life and work.

Rex Ray was a successful and prolific fine artist whose art has been shown at major museums and galleries throughout the United States. Now, longtime collectors and new fans alike can revel in the beauty of Ray''s inimitable body of work.

Ray''s exuberantly colorful paintings

Rex Ray

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    A Hardback by Griff Williams, Christian Frock

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Imprint Chronicle Books
      Published 3 March 2020
      ISBN-13 9781452176789
      978-1452176789
      ISBN-10 1452176787

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Rex Ray celebrates life, work, and legacy of iconic San Francisco fine artist Rex Ray (1956–2015).

      This comprehensive volume features more than 100 of his works on canvas, wood, and paper—including never-before-seen pieces courtesy of the Rex Ray estate. His playful painted-paper-collages and organic, abstract forms have earned him comparisons to artists like Paul Klee and Henri Matisse.

      • Essays by celebrated writer Rebecca Solnit, art critic Christian Frock, and Ray''s gallerist and friend Griff Williams
      • Ray''s collages and paintings are both playful and geometric.
      • This vibrant book pays tribute to Ray''s life and work.

      Rex Ray was a successful and prolific fine artist whose art has been shown at major museums and galleries throughout the United States. Now, longtime collectors and new fans alike can revel in the beauty of Ray''s inimitable body of work.

      Ray''s exuberantly colorful paintings

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