Renée Tay (1960) breathes new life into once-beloved vintage toys. transforming them into captivating works of art destined to be cherished once again.
Her journey into the realm of assemblage sculptures commenced in 2016, swiftly evolving into her artistic passion Salvaging forgotten treasures such as vintage toys, dolls. figurines, and teapots.
Tay meticulously arranges them into intricate compositions using Apoxie Sculpt.She then applies layers of gesso, Valspar, and other materials, culminating in a meticulous process of aging and sealing with a high gloss clear coat, ultimately achieving an enchanting illusion reminiscent of porcelain sculpture.
Renée Tay is a native of San Diego, California, where she was born, raised. and currently resides.
Her captivating assemblage sculptures grace esteemed galleries across the United States, including Stranger Factory. Union Gallery NOLA La Luz De Jesus Gallery, The Hive Gallery, Trash Lamb Gallery, Parlor Gallery and Space Gallery in Denmark
Exhibitions:
2024
Gestalt Show, bG Gallery Spectrum, Santa Monica, CA. United States
Lost and Found Assemblage Exposition Show, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Anniversary Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Toy Makers from Planet Earth Show, Stranger Factory Gallery, Algodones, MN. United States
Roasted Show, Trash Lamb Gallery, San Diego, CA. United States2023They Came from Planet Rainbow Sparkles Show, Clutter Magazine Gallery, Beacon, NY. United States
Everything but the Kitchen Sync Show, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Cute Circus-Killer Clowns Show, Hive Gallery; Los Angeles
Anniversary Show, Show, Hive Gallery; Los Angeles
2022
Everything but the Kitchen Sync Show, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Anniversary Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2021
Everything but the Kitchen Sync Show, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Anniversary Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Odds of March Show, La Matadora Gallery, Joshua Tree, CA. United States
2020
Master Blasters of Sculpture Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Anniversary Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Everything but the Kitchen Sync Show, La Luz De Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Tarot Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Group Show, The Studio Door Gallery, San Diego, CA.
2019
The Pagan Holiday Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
Aqua Art Miami-Represented, BoxHeart Gallery, Miami, FL. United States
Mermaid Art Show, La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, CA. United States
Master Blaster ofSculpture Show, Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Dia De Los Muertos Skull Art Show, La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, CA. United States
A Dirty Filthy Show, La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, CA. United States
Portal: Surrealist and Mystical Art Exhibit, bG Gallery Spectrum, Santa Monica, CA. United States
Skull and Skeleton in Art, The Gallery at Lakeland, Lakeland, OH. United States
Human Behavior, The Secret Gallery, Astoria, OR. United States
