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Every picture tells a story, but in the case of artist Ray Caesar, his digital imagery speaks volumes. His work has been described as immaculate fragments that when layered together are more like puzzle pieces than individual pictures. While the pieces appear related, they never completely fit with any of the others. As a result, his visual narrative changes depending on the order in which the pieces are viewed. The main cast members in Caesar's story are mysterious doll-like children from the turn of the century that are vibrantly colored and, despite their depiction in a portrait style, appear to be brimming with life.
"I don't really think I chose the style; it's just been part of my work since childhood, whether I'm working in 3D, paint, or pencil, and the imagery keeps evolving," Caesar says. "I'm not sure I can work any other way." Having a major impact on his style was the joy and sadness ...