Artist: J Wray

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 11″ x 14″ x .5″

I am a Philadelphia-based artist and maker. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Lafayette College in mechanical engineering, with a minor in studio art. I am a non-binary transgender artist. My art explores themes of gender and identity.

In my process, I consider the environmental impact of my art making; I use second-hand materials, trash, and found objects whenever possible. I work with a variety of mediums, including wood, ceramics, textiles and fiber art, painting, and printmaking, and I continue to experiment with new disciplines and crafts. Making functional art is a joyful part of my art practice. Crafts are my family roots and my culture. Craft inspires long-lasting value of everyday objects instead of the ‘buy more’ mentality of the consumerist system.