New and Recently Commissioned Work

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Al Kaline
'06

Embroidered image based on the
Detroit Tiger's Legend Rookie baseball card.


Margaret at Stonehenge

'06

The mystical marvelous muse --
massage therapist and Reiki Master


Sandy Koufax
'05

Twin Towers
'05
Both of the above embroidered images were commissioned by Off the Hook Fine Art, Fort Collins, CO

Drugs: Breaking Down Racial Barrier #1

Drugs: Breaking Down Racial Barrier #1
Ray continued a theme of social issues. In this set, a very middle class
white couple engage their contact “in the hood” to fill their need.

Brian Cashman and Ray Materson

Brian Cashman, NY Yankees General Manager was presented with an embroidered image of Mickey Mantle at a VIP Program fund raiser in Manhattan, September, 2006. Besides being the artist responsible for the artwork, Ray also signed a copy of Sins & Needles for Mr. Cashman.

This is the Mickey Mantle embroidery that was presented to Mr. Cashman.


SMOKE: Feel Younger Again
'05

Again, Addressing the issue of drug abuse among baby boomers.


Where Have You Gone?
'05

Mourning the loss of Melanie.


They Look Over Her Shoulder
'05

Angels offer guidance to Melanie.


Thorns on a Rose
'05

Ray's relationship with Melanie sprouted thorns in the Fall of 2005


The Return
'05

Melanie returns home after 2 months away at graduate school.


Got Coke?
'05

The theme of white, middle class baby boomer
drug abuse plays out in this image.


Stage Angels
'06

Despite the emotional crisis Ray experienced during the fall, special friends and recovery group meetings sustained him. This image depicts two of those friends; Margaret and Roosevelt.


Alien Sisters
'93

Though the book is yet to be completed,
Ray created this cover for it. The piece was purchased by
well-known New York artist Brice Marden.

Unless otherwise noted, many of these pieces are available for purchase. Please contact Ray for more information.