Post by Ray Guzman

What do you see before you decide what you believe?   I've published a new essay, "To the Curator: An Invitation to Look Beyond Politics," alongside four recent paintings exploring portraiture, power, celebrity, and the humanity behind some of today's most recognizable public figures.   These works are not intended to provide answers or promote political viewpoints. They invite viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the relationship between image, identity, and perception.   As an artist, I'm interested in creating work that encourages conversation rather than consensus.   I invite curators, galleries, collectors, and anyone interested in contemporary portraiture to explore the collection and the ideas behind it.   Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eWYkQe4k   #ContemporaryArt #PortraitPainting #MuseumCurator #CuratorialPractice #FineArt #ContemporaryPainting #Artist #VisualArt #Portraiture #ArtExhibition