Oraya Rogers
Oraya Rogers is an uncompromising, contemporary artist known for large-scale, original chalk pastel work — bold, spiritually inspired pieces sized A2 and upward, sold individually or as thematic series.
Being Human and Divine
This is a window into my life as an artist.
This is also a place to view my catalogue of work, purchase pieces or a series. Visit the Gallery, Contact me and keep in touch. Lastly receive up-dates and participate in any up-and-coming events.
My Story
Oraya Rogers
Born in 1980, I Oraya Rogers, gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Art and Design, at the Kent Institute of Art and Design in 1999. I had three exhibitions in Canterbury and Whitstable in Kent, and went on to winning third place in the Young Artist of the Year competition which exhibited at the Mall Gallery.
I have run free art workshops in my village.
Chalk Pastel
My primary medium, and the heart of my practice. Most pieces are A1 or A2 , I take my inspiration from many sources, including life experience. More recently my work is infused with anthroposophy.
My creative process varies, as a result it often draws on different inspiration which naturally require different methodology.
My process shifts with each series, but the scale and intensity stay consistent — these are pieces meant to be lived with, not just looked at.
Accident. November 26, 2010
A series of work relating to a life threatening accident in 2010. The accident involved 4 pelvic breaks and a rupture to the aortic artery, head injury and a 12 year recovery period.
I have developed a number of series. These are groups of artworks based around a theme. A series may have any number of works in it. The grouping's in a Series, belong together.
Mixed media
I also work in oil, watercolour, sculpture, and mixed media — [see the full portfolio] for more.
I have a variety of Oil Paintings in all shapes and sizes and these are usually but not exclusively painted on Canvas or Bark.
Other mediums include, Photography, Wood Carving and Poetry but my primary medium is Chalk Pastel
OrayaArt
I have taught art under the OrayaArt program which believes there is a creative core to explore in every individual, and I believe in helping them unite the spark, to light their creative fire.
"Creativeness is the basis of pleasure. Pleasure only exists where there is the possibility of inner or outer creativity. Happiness is based on creation. Unhappiness is due to the need to create"
(Rudolf Steiner)
Art that has recently been Precured
