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Anna Ray


textile artist

Rickmansworth, England

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    I absorb visual textures and structures from the world around me: surfaces, patterns, networks. My mind is drawn to these phenomena. It is natural to build and deconstruct using the primal sensual processes latent in us all. I work with my subconscious, handling humble materials: wrapping, weaving, cutting, stitching, staining, until I arrive at forms and surfaces that thrill and intrigue me. I am interested in reaching and exceeding my potential in order to create mesmerising works of art.

    Focus:
    textiles
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    Anna Ray wins the 2021 Brookfield Properties Crafts Council Collection Award

    26 February 2021

    Anna Ray has won the second annual Brookfield Properties Crafts Council Collection Award for her colourful sculptures Capture and Weave.

    WIRED Magazine commission

    01 November 2017

    'Dot' artwork commission for the Features page of WIRED Magazine. Celebrating the 100th Issue, December 2017. Thanks to WIRED Art Director Mary Lees.

    MG Interview - Anna Ray

    01 December 2016

    Reporter Seza Bali. Interview for Petals Magazine, Winter 2016, Issue 011/Vanilla Edition. Turkey.

    In the Studio - Feature - The Independent

    23 January 2016

    Article in The Independent, RADAR by Karen Wright.

    I absorb visual textures and structures from the world around me: surfaces, patterns, networks. My mind is drawn to these phenomena. It is natural to build and deconstruct using the primal sensual processes latent in us all. I work with my subconscious, handling humble materials: wrapping, weaving, cutting, stitching, staining, until I arrive at forms and surfaces that thrill and intrigue me. I am interested in reaching and exceeding my potential in order to create mesmerising works of art.

    Focus:
    textiles
    CV:
    Download document

    Anna Ray wins the 2021 Brookfield Properties Crafts Council Collection Award

    26 February 2021

    Anna Ray has won the second annual Brookfield Properties Crafts Council Collection Award for her colourful sculptures Capture and Weave.

    WIRED Magazine commission

    01 November 2017

    'Dot' artwork commission for the Features page of WIRED Magazine. Celebrating the 100th Issue, December 2017. Thanks to WIRED Art Director Mary Lees.

    MG Interview - Anna Ray

    01 December 2016

    Reporter Seza Bali. Interview for Petals Magazine, Winter 2016, Issue 011/Vanilla Edition. Turkey.

    In the Studio - Feature - The Independent

    23 January 2016

    Article in The Independent, RADAR by Karen Wright.

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      Coral

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      Giuseppe

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      Bloom (Marguerite)

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      Pointillist - The Cordis Prize Shortlist for Tapestry 2016

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      RHS Chelsea Flower Show - Artist in Residence 2015-2016

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      In the Garden - Silk Hand Embroidery

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      Gowling WLG Commissions and Acquisitions

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