Introduction About the artist My work is a visual record of Black life—its landscapes, its people, and the quiet persistence that runs through both. I photograph what is often passed by: a boarded-up storefront on MLK Boulevard, a family resting under a tent at a summer cookout, musicians playing strings underground while commuters rush by….
Ray Horner Jr. is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and photographer based in New Jersey, known for his evocative portrayals of everyday life in urban and suburban Black communities. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Horner has cultivated a diverse artistic practice that includes painting, photography, drawing, and woodworking. His work often explores themes of memory, resilience,…