a) Wanna Banna? 54” X 72”, acrylic on canvas, 2007

b) SOLD - Approach of a Hero, 12” X 16”, collage and acrylic on canvas, 2007




c) SOLD - Land Ho!, 12” X 16”, collage and acrylic on canvas, 2007

Ray Sell, studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York Ray, received his BA in Illustration. Working on small collages and paintings Ray describes the concept of masculine traits depicting the effect our media plays upon our psyche. Appropriating vintage imagery which Ray re-invents as paintings with bold contrasting color schemes, strong use of layering and diagonal lines cut through his canvas, his work keeps the viewer’s eyes engaged at all times. Having helped found the Bird Beak collective in 2006 with fellow artist Nick Dyball, Mr. Sell has worked with the group to bring attention to new artists from his intimate social circles.

2003-07 School of Visual Arts, BFA Illustration
2006 Man-Made Monsters, Visual Arts Gallery, Chelsea, NYC
BIRD BEAK Debut Show, Niagra, East Village, NYC
2007 BIRD BEAK Group Show, Headquarters Studio, Tribeca, NYC
2007 BIRD BEAK Group Show, Capla Kesting Fine Art, Brooklyn, NYC
2007 Fountain Miami 2007, Miami, FL
2008 Grand Opening, Leo Kesting Gallery, Meat-Packing District, NYC

Originally CKFA from Brooklyn New York, the Leo Kesting Gallery started in 2003 and developed an aggressive campaign to introduce new figurative artists to collectors and art supports. Leo Kesting offers the art viewing public an opportunity to see forthcoming talents in an intimate setting where new undiscovered artists with a cutting edge are exposed to the contemporary art scene. In this way, we present our collectors with an off-the-beaten-path approach to
acquiring artwork for our minds and culture. The gallery is located at 812 Washington St at the corner of Ganesvoort in
the meat packing district of West Greenwich Village. A, C, E, or L train to 8th Ave and 14th Street or 1,2,3 train to 14th Street. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 11am until 7pm.