Sculpture by Christopher Ray: Lotus

Gunnite concrete. Lotus a large abstract piece intended to stand in a reflecting pool. Full size: 20’ H x 12.5’ x 9.3’

About Me

Modern, with a Taste of Whimsy

Christopher Ray, Sculptor

I work in a variety of styles and media. Recently, I have taken to creating large, modern sculpture for the outdoor setting. A dynamic shape in crisp white or a contrasting color can add a burst of interest to a landscape or waterscape. I am most inspired by animal and plant forms, and seek to abstract them into simple lines. My studio sits on a lovely, tree-lined lawn in Swarthmore, PA, where I also produce smaller sculpture and ceramics. I have a long work history as a museum exhibit designer and craftsmen-at-large, having currently added telescope restoration to my many specialties.

My work is available for exhibition or permanent installation.

Exhibitions and Honors

2010:

• CAC annual show. Showed "Mother Bird and Adolescent Chick" ceramic.
• Gave tutorial in mold-making to the Potters Guild.
• "Three Legged Lantern" ceramic invited to represent students of Ann Suchecki in her one-man show at the Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA.
2009:

• Fiber Arts show at Art In City Hall. Exhibited "Heart Strings," a string construction.
• Showed in the CAC Annual.
• A large landscape piece, "Love Birds," installed in Rodney Square as part of the Wilmington Fringe Festival.
2008:

• In CAC Annual, showed the ceramic piece "Fossil" based on skeletons of diatoms.
2007:

• CAC Annual, showed "Pharos" ceramic lantern version of the ancient lighthouse.
2006:

• "Moonflower" accepted into the Rosen International Outdoor Sculpture Competition at the Turchin Center for the Arts, Boone, NC.

• "Let the Music Begin" humerous ceramic shown in the CAC annual show.
2005:

• Won 3rd Prize in Annual juried show for "Moon Flower" landscape piece, also showed "Glinty Bird" ceramic.

• Made maquettes of landscape pieces and arrays.

• Completely rebuilt and restored 1959 Alexander Calder mobile/stabile "Back from Rio" at Swarthmore College.S

• Friends of the Arts show, Swarthmore, PA, exhibited "Bomerangst."
2004:

• Constructed "From Earth to Sky" landscape sculpture and several ceramics.
2003:

• "Floe" ceramic penguin in CAC Annual juried show.
2002:

• "Doggie's Dream" ceramic in CAC Annual juried show.
2001:

• "Dream of the Walking Dune" abstract piece accepted into Woodmere Art Museum's annual juried show.

• "Boomerangst" accepted into juried "Art of the State" show at State Museum, Harrisburg. Also showed "Dragonette."
2000:

• Philadelphia Sculptors outdoor show at Woodmere Art Museum, installation show of "Boomerangst."

1999:

• "Celtic Dreams" and "Key to My Heart" shown in Community Arts Center annual juried show, Wallingford.
1998:

• Won first place in Community Arts Center annual juried show with "Baby" ceramic.

• "Das Boid" bronze sold to private party in Weston, CT.

• Accepted into Philadelphia Sculptors summer show at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ.

1997:

• Sculpted bust of Assateague Island Horse for Assateague National Refuge visitor center.