![]() ![]() That was when I became a full-time artist. I even threw my fraternity ring into the bushes one night. After I graduated I realized that what I had learned didn’t have much to do with real art. It has always been so interesting to me, but I didn’t think I was smart enough to be an engineer. When I went into college, I enrolled in engineering. Sarah Len: Can you tell me what is going on behind the curtain to create these pieces? Now more than ever he’s prepared to show the world the masterpieces he’s been developing over the last 50 years. Ray’s inspiration comes from within, and his main drive has always been to keep on creating. His need to be original is so strong he doesn’t even copy past versions of himself. Ray Howlett talked to Sarah Len, MATERIA’s Editor-in-Chief about the technology he has perfected throughout the years and how he has managed to live the life he desires. Each piece contains unseen manifestations to be discovered. Working with reflection, mixing forms and movement depending on the perspective, to reveal worlds within worlds based on meticulously built structures. Howlett is in his eighties now and is known for being a pioneer of infinity light sculptures. ![]() He describes himself as a camper and a recluse, as what he enjoys the most is having the space and time to focus on his practice. ![]() MATERIA spoke with artist Ray Howlett in his cabin among the pine trees of Southern California. ![]()
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