Jeremiah Ray is an interdisciplinary artist and writer living and working in the coastal Maine region. He holds a BFA from Maine College of Art and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
His visual artwork is much like his life insofar as it is a constant journey of exploration and discovery. In his formative years, Jeremi
Jeremiah Ray is an interdisciplinary artist and writer living and working in the coastal Maine region. He holds a BFA from Maine College of Art and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
His visual artwork is much like his life insofar as it is a constant journey of exploration and discovery. In his formative years, Jeremiah traveled extensively before undertaking any formal postsecondary education. Prior to studying art, which has been a lifelong love of his, Jeremiah initially explored such potential majors as music composition, English, and German.
After completing his MFA in studio art, Jeremiah intended to pursue teaching. His desire to do so was to assist others in their quest to find and hone their unique, personal language. He has always believed that art transcends oral communication. Discovering one's voice in an individual medium and utilizing it to articulate nonverbally is the greatest obstacle and the most potent ability. The desire to assist, guide, and witness others in their pursuit of this voice was the primary reason for continuing his education and obtaining an MFA.
In 2016 Jeremiah was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer. This prompted his urgent relocation to Maine, which allowed him to be closer to his family during the months and eventually years of treatment that would follow.
During the grueling months of treatment and the subsequent years managing the numerous physical and emotional side-effects, his work has continued to evolve, much as it has done his entire life.