Ray Harter

"Ray is a wildly energetic artist, known for his ingenious talents in the realm of painting and sculpture. With his keen eye for detail and a mind full of endless possibilities, his suspended painted sculptures are nothing short of awe-inspiring. Ray's work emanates a radiant, thought-provoking energy, drawing viewers into a fluid world where anything is possible. Each piece is an explosive burst of intellectual prowess, leaving those who witness it in a state of pure wonder. His art is a testament to the power of creativity, and his ability to capture it in its most dynamic form is truly one-of-a-kind.

With each stroke of the brush , he is able to capture and harness the boundless energy that surrounds us, he draws inspiration from the endless fields and sky, infusing his works with an energetic fluidity that radiates from every corner. He particularly drawn to suspended painted sculptures, which allow him to explore the awe-inspiring potential of three-dimensional space. Ray's art is not only visually stimulating, but also intellectually and emotionally evocative, often leaving viewers in a state of mystical contemplation. Through a bold and surreal use of color, his complex creations aim to ignite a radiant thought-provoking d...

Master of Arts, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Permanent Collections
Stephen Coburn Collection, Sydney, Australia
Cupples House Museum, St. Louis, Missouri
James Rottman Collection, Washington, Connecticut

Solo Exhibitions
2020 Clayton Biltmore Financial, St. Louis, United States
2015 Clayton Biltmore Investments, Los Angeles, United States
2005 The University Club, St. Louis, United States
1999 The Ralston Purina Company, St. Louis, United States
1997 Gateway Security Brokerage Company, St. Louis, United States

Group Exhibition
2023 Soulard Art Gallery, St. Louis,MO
2014 Missouri Professionals Mutual Insurance Company, St. Louis, United States
2000 The Wild Thang Gallery, St. Louis, United States
1998 Wittenburg Gallery, St. Louis, United States
1996 Cold House Five Exhibit, Chicago, United States

Publications
Laughing Man, St. Louis University Literary and Arts Magazine