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Ray Corral
OccupationArtist
Websitewww.raycorral.com

Ray Corral is a US-based artist. He is the founder and owner of Mosaicist Inc., a Miami, Florida-based design and manufacturing company that installs mosaic art pieces.[1][2][3]

Career

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Corral began his career in 1997 as an artist, designing kitchens, wall murals, and entryways. He has collaborated with builders including Brian Van Bower and Ryan Hughes.[4][5]

Ray Corral created the Corral & Cathers Artist Fund, which recognizes and supports regional artists with grants to further their professional development and skills in a variety of disciplines and mediums.[6]

Mosaicist, Inc

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Corral founded Mosaicist, Inc. in 2000.[7] The firm designs hand-laid mosaic projects, including pool finishes, murals, backsplashes, and showers.[8][9][10] In 2021, Mosaicist designed, manufactured, and installed mosaic art for the Howard Hughes Pool located in Coral Gables Florida.[11] In 2024, Mosaicist completed two wall murals and a mosaic art installation for the roof in the $14M Pool Project at St. Regis.St. Regis.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Trusty, Joe (2022-05-05). "Optical Illusions – Mosaic Tile Seascapes". PoolMagazine.com - Get The Latest Pool News. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  2. ^ "Ray Corral | founder and CEO - Mosaicist". Forbes Business Council. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  3. ^ "Ray corral the talented artist and musician behind mosaicist inc". LA Weekly.
  4. ^ Gayle, Andrew (2023-07-20). "Diving into Mosaics with Ray Corral". Coral Gables Magazine. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  5. ^ Bakian, Written in Partnership with Amir (2021-12-08). "How Ray Corral, Owner of Mosaicist Inc., Turns Pools into Architectural Art". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  6. ^ "Coral Gables Community Foundation | Corral & Cathers Artist Fund Created to Support Local Professional Artists with the Coral Gables Community Foundation". Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  7. ^ "Mosaic Masterpieces". Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  8. ^ "Pool as Canvas". AQUA Magazine. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  9. ^ Trusty, Joe (2021-05-25). "Founders Continue to Refine & Support Genesis Program". PoolMagazine.com - Get The Latest Pool News. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  10. ^ "Standing out is central to success, says Mosaicist's Ray Corral - Bristol Live". www.bristolpost.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  11. ^ Trusty, Joe (2021-03-09). "Howard Hughes Pool – Mosaic Tile by Ray Corral – Mosaicist". PoolMagazine.com - Get The Latest Pool News. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  12. ^ Trusty, Marianne (2024-06-21). "A Massive $14M Pool Project at St. Regis Promises A Swim Experience Like No Other". PoolMagazine.com - Get The Latest Pool News. Retrieved 2024-06-26.