We are pleased to announce the publication of two new prints by Rex Ray, his first prints from Shark's Ink. Rex Ray is a painter and graphic designer. He uses the decorative forms and colors of mid 20th century design as inspiration for complicated collaged and painted surfaces. He works in a wide range of media, including painting, collage, prints, and photography.

Pyzinerol and Pyzinerol II are ambitious multi-color lithographs and an exuberant expression of Ray's keen design sense combined with a playful, yet soulful composition. Hand painted patterns were cut into shapes and collaged to make the printing elements. The prints are masterful.

Pyzinerol has been printed in an edition of 30, plus proofs, in 18 colors from 15 plates on White Rives BFK, 44½ x 30¼ inches. Pyzinerol II has been printed in an edition of 15, plus proofs, in 17 colors from 14 plates on Cream Rives BFK, 44½ x 30¼ inches. Prices available on request.

In 2009, Ray's work was exhibited in a solo show at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver and was the subject of a recently broadcast, full length, PBS documentary How to Make a Rex Ray. Ray's rock poster work was featured in the exhibition of The Art of Design at SFMOMA.

The new book, The Legend of Bud Shark and his Indelible Ink, is now available. Call or email us to order.