Jaray’s work is heavily influenced by the Renaissance architectural spaces she encountered on her travels in Italy. These vistas were formative for the development of her distinctive technique. In these ceilings she saw how simple lines interacted to transform space, inducing emotional responses. Her work investigates the quality of effects that geometry, pattern, repetition and colour have on space. Ultimately, she seeks to expose the underlying principles of architectural perspective - namely, the way in which the history of decoration and patterning is embedded in all that we see and how we perceive it.

This beautiful work was given by Jaray to the Gillian Jason Gallery. Tess and Gillian connected through their love of art; although the Gallery never represented Jaray the artist and dealer remained firm friends. Similar works are available, but this artist’s proof has a particularly special provenance.