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ALEXANDRIA - The Alexandria Museum of Art invites the community to join us in celebrating these two exceptional exhibitions, which promise to captivate and inspire art enthusiasts of all ages. The exhibitions will be on display from November 1, 2024. Joe Ray’s exhibition will be featured in the Lipsey Gallery until February 15, 2025, and Albino Hinojosa’s will be in the Community Galleries until January 25, 2025.

 

 

The first exhibition, titled "Perspective: The Art of Joe Ray," is a solo showcase of paintings, sculptures, and photographs by acclaimed artist Joe Ray (U.S., b. 1944). A native of Alexandria, Louisiana, Ray has established a distinguished career spanning over six decades, with his work featured in prestigious collections and institutions worldwide.

 

Ray's artistic journey began in his hometown, where he attended South Alexandria Elementary and Peabody Sr. High School (now Peabody Magnet HS), honing his skills in painting. His early talents were recognized with Louisiana state awards, leading him to pursue a fine arts degree at the University of Southern Louisiana in Lafayette. In 1963, Ray moved to Los Angeles, where he continues to live and work.

 

This exhibition serves as the artist's homecoming, showcasing a diverse array of his creations, including early paintings from his time in Alexandria (1960-62), the Sonia Quarters black-and-white photography series, and large-scale paintings and resin sculptures influenced by the Light and Space Movement.

Joe Ray's work is held in numerous private and public collections, including LACMA, The Broad in Los Angeles, the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art in Utah, and the AÏSHTI Foundation in Beirut, Lebanon. His art has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as LACMA, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles, the Contemporary Art Museum Houston (CAMH), the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), and the Contemporary Art Center (CACNO) in New Orleans.

 

 

The second exhibition, "Realism" by Albino Hinojosa (U.S., b. 1943), highlights the captivating realist paintings of this beloved artist and former professor at Louisiana Tech University. Hinojosa's work is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of the natural world. Through his vibrant canvases, Hinojosa invites viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and complexity of his artistic vision, which is rooted in a deep appreciation for the realism that defines the human experience.