Honorable Mention / 2024 / Portraiture / Self-Portrait

Ray Stone Self-portrait

Where the laughter of success dances with the tears of struggle…

Ray Stone’s autoportrait as a clown serves as a poignant reminder that artists are masters of transformation, continuously reinventing themselves to evolve and grow. It embodies the resilience and passion that fuel their artistic souls, bringing forth a profound reflection on the human experience and the transformative power of art.

Ray Stone was born and raised in a quaint and beautiful village on the border of France and Germany.
From a young age he had the desire to explore different cultures. As he traveled, he experimented with different forms of art, including painting, sculptures and photography.

Photography is meditation and stillness to the mind, body and soul. It was in south of Thailand where Ray found his stillness. The monastery “Suan Mokkh” was the gateway to silence, peace and freedom.