MAE Artists

Ray Oyola, born in Spanish Harlem, was not an academic student, but inspired by unreachable goals. As a young graffiti artist, he used the NYC subway system as his canvas. He followed the likes of his childhood friend, Donald “Dondi” White, and mastered the technique of painting with a spray can. Today, Ray Oyola is an acclaimed conceptual artist who’s work is not bound by “academic restraints”.
See Ray Oyola’s interview.

James E. Clarke III was a self-taught artists who painted the racial frustrations and the never ending search for salvation of African Americans. Murky colors and crude figures are used to represent the spirit in man. His works have been exhibited in group and one man shows in Virginia, New York, Washington D.C., and Paris.
See a narration on the life of James E. ClarkeIII.

Using movement and textural design, Inga Maria composes conceptual art which engages the viewer’s senses to not only look, but feel and become actively involved. She designs art with a purpose to bring people together.
See Inga Maria’s interview.

Keith Ramsey’s works are visual records of history. Weighted geometric shapes, shadows, and organic materials are used to represent social and political treatment of African Americans. He received a BFA in Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1998.
See Keith Ramsey’s interview.

Mauricio Patarroyo was born in Colombia, he moved to the States at an early age. His choice of media is illustrational paintings on wood, consisting of angled portraits.
See Mauricio Patarroyo’s inteview.

Jason Ford is an artist first, fashion designer second. He creates clothes that allow him to express himself as an artist, and at the same time design fashion. Ford’s work consist of portraitures with a pop art style. Instead of canvas, he uses fabrics as his choice of media. Ford received a BFA in Illustration from East Carolina University.
See Jason Ford’s interview.

Langston Tupponce renders the modern interpretation of a family trade dating back 200 years which he defines as “Art-chitecture”. Fuses art with traditional drywall construction to create ceiling designs, wall fixtures, and three-dimensional portals. Langston has reached a new dimension in architecture and interior design.
See Langston Tupponce’s interview.