Ray Charles

Charles Ray (born 1953) is an American sculptor known for his large-scale and hyperrealistic sculptures that challenge viewers' perceptions of space and the body. He often works with a variety of materials, including steel, fiberglass, and human hair.

Ray's early works were heavily influenced by minimalist and conceptual art, with a focus on exploring the relationship between the object and the viewer. In the 1990s, he began creating more figurative sculptures, including a series of human-scale self-portraits, which were celebrated for their uncanny realism.