​Virginia Ray is a British contemporary mixed media artist whose atmospheric landscape paintings explore the beauty, vitality and changing character of the British countryside and coastline.

 

Inspired by her family heritage in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, and the vast horizons of the North Norfolk coast, she draws on walking, photography and close observation to capture the colours, textures and rhythms of nature. Her work celebrates the optimism, hope and joy she finds in the landscape while exploring the fragile relationship between people and the natural environment.

Her paintings incorporate materials gathered from the landscape, creating a physical connection with the places that inspire her. Through her work, Virginia encourages viewers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, understand its heritage and recognise the importance of protecting landscapes and wildlife habitats for future generations.

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Virginia holds an MA from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Farnham, and has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across the UK and internationally, including Yorkshire, Norfolk, Cornwall, Surrey and Ibiza.