MEDIUM /// DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION
Ray Chiulli is a digital artist & animator whose work is a colorful marriage between the silly and the strange. His style and aesthetics are largely informed by the early days of the internet and Adult Swim, which were marked by their surreal and occasionally crude varieties of animation. He has an affinity for creating odd characters and putting them in comedic situations.
You can see this displayed in his most recent series of pieces known collectively as "Creature County." This project was funded by the GVCA with the goal of making and sharing public art in Livingston County that is easily accessible. All the photos used in the project are of local businesses who now host the artworks so that they can be viewed by anyone. Making artwork that is fun and engaging for smaller communities is something Ray is passionate about.
Born and raised in Geneseo, he found himself yearning for more access and exposure to the arts for much of his life. After attending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and getting his BFA in 2D Animation, he now hopes to give back to the very same community that he grew up in.