the public needs to know the artist as much as the artist needs to know about others
mistakes can be turned around but cannot be undone
bike and walk to the working side. avoid motorized transportation.carry your studio outdoors
Literally meaning the one that makes "prints". In this case creating a printed image from a engraved "plate", most likely from wood or linoleum
Work plan air [on site] as well as illustration drawing studies
Work plein air [ on site] in New York City, by the East River, or on the city's bridges
working in a natural environment, country side and woods, working in areas where you have only access by foot or biking.
Illustration assignments from USA, Canada, France, Spain, Germany, England...
working in a very wild natural environ, in areas isolated, mainly accessible by foot, in total contrast with the over poluted and crowed cities like New York or Paris.
University's Presses. I believe my work needs to be also education
Working on ones' art it's only a facet of the job, it is important to share it...
Opinion pieces, [events of the day] or book reviews: historical, social, politics, environment, medical, scientific.
Conveying ideas while answers questions, not just about my craft but in an more open and universal form.
Presenting the actual work, on its original form, how it has been made versus how it has been published. The closest one can get from the birth of an artwork. But also in relation with other existing work, therefore adding a 'global' dimension to the process.
An extra eye outside my work, and if possible one too towards others. I consider as a form on it's own which I don't mixed or bland with my own craftsmanship. If it is part of it, is only as a support or compensation level.
A series of woodcuts create live, on site, of the New York City’s Bridges on The East and Hudson Rivers. This Video on my artwork is documented using photographs and sketches solely for establishing the Read more
les Ponts de la ville de Paris Gravures sur bois réalisées in situ. la video est documenté à l’aide de photographies et de croquis servant uniquement à situer l’emplacement. IIs ne sont jamais utlisés pour Read more
Commissioned book cover by TBR Books, New York. “Bridging Worlds: The Power of Heritage Languages in Social Cohesion brings together leading scholars, educators and community advocates from around the globe to explore how heritage languages Read more
La Nostre Prima-vera Incisione, laboratorio con Raymond Verdaguer Due special giornate di sperimentazione aperte a tutti. Laboratorio 22/23.03.2025 ore 11-13 15-19, alla Casa Luzzati, [Lele Luzzati Foudation] Cortilo Maggiore di Palazzo Ducale, Genova, Italia. PRINTMAKING Read more
Listen to My Artistic Story on Google Podcasts In a nutshell : Raymond’s art is deeply shaped by NYC and his engagement with the world. He explores diverse cultures, addressing collective trauma and the human Read more
An Interview by Thomas Deshays, May 5, 2023 Perhaps I am an artist; perhaps not. What I do know is that New York shaped me into who I am today. Living here forces you to Read more
An Interview by Maria-Jésus Hernaez Lerena, PHD. La Univeritad de la Rioja, Spain. Feb. 15. 2022 [YouTube] “How Do You Think That Art Can Contribute to Social Justice?” The concept of “art” has, in contemporary Read more
2024 – New Year Card – Carte de Voeux – Cartolina di Capodanno Sempre con la stessa idea di utilizzare la calligrafia ispirata al numero 2024 Playing with the idea of using a calligraphy inspired Read more
COURRIER INTERNATIONAL – Témoignages Harcèlement, blocus, terrorisme : le cri du cœur du village Burkinabè de Yondé. Publié le 19 mars 2023, Paris. Courrier international – Testimonials – Harassment, blockade, terrorism: the cry from the heart Read more
COURRIER INTERNATIONAL – Mémoire – Au Soudan, de jeunes archéologues rêvent d’écrire à leur tour l’histoire. Publié le 14 mars 2023, Paris. Courrier international – Memory – In Sudan, young archaeologists dream of writing history themselves Read more
Fondation Taylor, Paris. Invitation à l’inauguration de exposition de groupe Artistes du livre , jeudi 27 avril de 15h à 19h Fondation Taylor, Paris. Invitation to the inauguration of the group exhibition “Artists’Books ”, Thursday Read more
Bridge your New Year Here is my first 2023 New Year Card’s idea, let’s call it my second choice. How come? An offering card, one might argue, needs an image, [ concept], preferably “clearly’ understood Read more