'Perspective' was accepted into the Final 50 and exhibited at the 2024 The British Art Prize
At the Rijksmuseum, whilst appreciating many amazing paintings, Ray noticed how other people look at art. Some vie for centre position then immerse themselves for a period of time, whilst others walk up quickly, ponder for a few seconds, then take a digital photograph and move on.
Ray himself took various photographs of Vermeer's 'The Milkmaid', but the images he liked most were those that show the audience involved with the masterpiece.
This was the inspiration for this painting. By adjusting the angle, it enhanced the mystique and reflects how we position ourselves, and how we gain our own perspective.
Perspective
The original painting size is - 34 x 48 cm
Painted using Carbothello, Derwent and Faber-Castell pastel pencils, Unison and Rembrandt soft pastels, on light grey Pastelmat board.
Professionally framed (43 x 57 x 3 cm) with double frame between anti-reflective 'ARTGLASS AR 70' [Artglass protects and displays artworks in the most prestigious museums around the world.]
A maximum of 55 Limited Edition Prints are also available. The printed image matches the original painting size with an additional outer white border.
Every limited edition print includes the artist signature, is numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Each print is reproduced using archival quality Giclee fine art paper.