Charles Ray
First Installation

October 2018—February 2020

Illuminating his mastery of materiality and representing the variety of media utilized by Charles Ray (b. 1953) over the course of his career, this group of works was selected and installed by the artist and included Baled Truck, 2014, Table, 1990, Fall ’91, 1992, and The New Beetle, 2006. With no detail of display considered too small, the artist describes that “Every stone, block, wall, floor, door, and window has been considered for the betterment of viewing art.” This installation was the first in a series of long-term, rotating exhibitions which showcase the depth of works by the artist in Glenstone’s collection.

Exhibition Preview

Charles Ray
Baled truck, 2014
Ray 2014

Baled truck, 2014
solid stainless steel
30 x 118 x 50 inches (76 x 300 x 127 cm)
© Charles Ray, courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery
Photo: Ron Amstutz
Ron Amstutz

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Charles Ray
The New Beetle, 2006
Ray 2006

The New Beetle, 2006
stainless steel and paint
21 ¼ x 43 ¾ x 25 ½ inches (54 x 111 x 65 cm)
© Charles Ray, courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery
Photo: Ron Amstutz
Ron Amstutz

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Charles Ray
Fall ’91, 1992
Ray 1992

Fall ’91, 1992
mixed media
96 x 26 x 36 inches (244 x 66 x 91 cm)
© Charles Ray, courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery
Photo: Ron Amstutz
Ron Amstutz

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Charles Ray
Table, 1990
Ray 1990

Table, 1990
plexiglass and steel
35 ⅝ x 35 ⅜ x 52 ¾ inches (90 x 90 x 134 cm)
© Charles Ray, courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery
Photo: Ron Amstutz
Ron Amstutz

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Publications

Charles Ray (2018)

Introduction by Emily Wei Rales. Essay by Charles Ray.

In his sculptural practice, American artist Charles Ray (born 1953) has long been fascinated by the concept of representation, the depiction of the human form, and questions of scale. Known for his keen sense of—and respect for—the uncanny, Ray has carved a widely admired path that crisscrosses the arenas of Minimalism and Conceptual art, while continually pushing the boundaries of visual perception. This catalogue marks the long-term exhibition of works at Glenstone selected by the artist, including Baled Truck, 2014, a sculpture made of solid machined stainless steel, emblematic of the artist’s meticulous fabrication process and weighing thirteen tons. Charles Ray also includes an original essay by the artist and installation photography.

Publisher: Glenstone Museum
ISBN: 9780980108651
Publication date: 2018
Page count: 48