Artist Biography

Dray is an internationally recognized artist, muralist, and creative force known for blending street art energy with fine art sophistication. 

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Dray has established himself as a pioneer and one of the most influential artists associated with the development of the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District

Dray’s artwork has been exhibited at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV and is included in both public and permanent collections, including Nevada State College, Hemlock Alley Project in San Francisco, CA and the West Las Vegas Arts Center.  Dray has completed numerous commissioned murals and public art projects for the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, and the City and County of San Francisco.  His artwork has appeared in nationally recognized media, including Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil: Las Vegas.

Best known for his large-scale murals, expressive mixed-media paintings, and emotionally charged urban surrealism, Dray’s work combines bold silhouettes, layered textures, abstract expressionism, graffiti influence, and vibrant color relationships. His imagery often explores themes of perception, identity, temptation, transformation, and human psychology through recurring symbols and fragmented geometric forms.
 

Among his notable public works is the “Building a Better Future” mural at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, completed in 2018. The mural reflects Dray’s commitment to community empowerment, culture, and visual storytelling through public art.

In 2022, Dray was a featured finalist in Park West Gallery’s Made in Vegas exhibition.

And in 2025 he was selected as Artist-in-Residence at Park West Gallery, one of the world’s largest and most respected gallery organizations. His residency placed his work within a program associated with artists such as Picasso, Dalí, Chagall, and Renoir.

Dray has received Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives for his contributions to various exhibits.  Affirming his impact and excellence, Dray was honored with a Proclamation Award for artistic excellence in the community from the Commissioners Chambers in Las Vegas in 2024.