Ray Maseman

Artist Statement

In my work a preoccupation with voyages and quests plays out over a variety of locations on land, sea, and air.  Within these scenes, I introduce anachronistic modes of travel and incongruous characters.  These protagonists travel through their world, perhaps looking or searching for something. They don’t know where or when they will find it, or maybe even what “it” is, but they have an abiding faith that they will reach their destination.  Underlying much of my work are reflections about home—whether it is a place one is going to, leaving from, or is carried within.

My interest in anachronistic vehicles is reflected in my choice of printmaking as a medium.  The process is grounded in 16^th century technology, yet can make use of contemporary developments in etching grounds and inks.  Working as a printmaker, especially in etching, is an engaging mixture of art and science that allows me to build up a matrix of information on a printing plate.  The printing process then allows me to play with the use of color and further reflect on the image while producing an edition of multiple prints.

Biography

Date and Place of Birth: 1969, Chicago, Illinois             

Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking, University of Denver, 1992          

Solo exhibitions:

2008: Odyssey, New Grounds Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2007: Geography of Hope, Bivouac Art Space, Albuquerque, NM

2006: Searching For Home, New Grounds Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2003: Journeys, New Grounds Print Workshop, Albuquerque, NM.

1999: Landscape Chicken Outhouse, New Grounds Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

Group exhibitions:

2008: Made in New Mexico, Wolverhampton College, Wolverhampton, England

           Made in New Mexico, Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina

2007: New Members, New Work, Chicago Printmakers' Collaborative, Chicago, IL

2006: Print Portfolio X2, Richland College, Dallas, TX

2003: Montclaire Fine Art Exhibition, Montclaire, NJ.

2003: Euro-Estampe, 5th European Printmaking Bienalle, Lorient, France.

2001: Roots and Routes, Magnifico, Albuquerque, NM

2001: Landscapes, Around the Corner Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2000: Magnifico “Art of Albuquerque: Water,” Albuquerque Museum, NM

1999: Downtown Jazz Night, Fort 105, Albuquerque, NM

1999: Grand Opening Exhibition, Fort 105, Albuquerque, NM

Major Collections:

Proyecto Ace, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Wolverhampton College, Wolverhampton, U.K.
Albuquerque Museum

Museo de la Estampa, Mexico City

University of Denver; Denver, CO

Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA

UNM Law School, Albuquerque, NM

UNM Hospital, Albuquerque, NM

Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

Roland Park Country School, Baltimore, MD

Richland College, Dallas, TX

Fayetteville State University, NC

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville TN

Western University, Silver City, New Mexico