Luis Rey
Encyclopedia
Luis V. Rey is a Spanish-Mexican artist and illustrator, a 1977 graduate of the San Carlos Academy, (UNAM
). He is best known for his innovative work in the field of dinosaur
paleoart
, for example in conjunction with Robert T. Bakker
, promoting awareness of the developing evidence for feathered dinosaurs
. He is an active member of the SVP (Society of Vertebrate Paleontologyhttp://www.vertpaleo.org/) and of the Dinosaur Society (UK)http://www.dinosaursociety.com. He also works in portrait
ure and makes political pieces, in paint and other media. He lives with his partner Carmen in London
, UK.
television documentary Walking with Dinosaurshttp://web.archive.org/web/20050311160601/http://dsc.discovery.com/stories/dinos/bbc/sci_focus/. He has worked as a pioneer of the feathered dinosaurs
debate since 1988. He has also collaborated with sculptor Charlie McGrady in the construction of a feathered Velociraptor
(1997)http://web.archive.org/web/20030105063421/http://www.indyrad.iupui.edu/public/jrafert/Rey/reyvelo.htm, and many others. Recently he has done several talks and exhibitions for Citta Della Scienza (Naples) in collaboration with Marco Signore and in Mexico City's UNAM with Rene Hernández.
Other collaborations include Random House's bestseller Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
with Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.; the pop-up book Dinosaurs In The Round with Jen Green; and five books with famed paleontologist Robert T. Bakker.
Rey's original 'paleoart
' is prized by specialist collectors such as John J. Lanzendorf http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1156585&nav=0Ra7EIDl.
Rey has finally received the 2008 Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for two dimensional art for his piece "Gigantoraptor
vs Alectrosaurus
".
to "Dinosaurs of the Isle of Wight (Martill and Naish
2001, Paleontological Association) ISBN 0-901702-72-2.
Rey's commissioned illustration is also used on the covers of approximately 60 science fiction
, fantasy
and horror
books, notably several editions of the works of Polish sci-fi author Stanisław Lem. For a complete list of published cover art, see the Locus Magazine
link below.
- for example, clouds on a blue sky recalling the work of Magritte - may be found interwoven with elements owing more to symbolism or magic realism
. For many years he has also been collaborating with famed pottery artists Tiburcio, Carlos and Israel Soteno from Metepec, Edo. de México and with artist Octavio Gómez in San Carlos Academy, Mexico City.
, compiling the 552pp Led Zeppelin Live, An Illustrated Exploration of Underground Tapes [1992] (1997) ISBN 0-9698080-7-0 . The work examines and catalogues 250 concerts and other little-known recordings from 1968 to 1980. He also contributed the liner notes
for the Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions album.
Unam
UNAM or UNaM may refer to:* National University of Misiones, a National University in Posadas, Argentina*National Autonomous University of Mexico , the large public autonomous university based in Mexico City...
). He is best known for his innovative work in the field of dinosaur
Dinosaur
Dinosaurs are a diverse group of animals of the clade and superorder Dinosauria. They were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for over 160 million years, from the late Triassic period until the end of the Cretaceous , when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of...
paleoart
Paleoart
Paleoart is an informal term first coined by Mark Hallett for art that depicts subjects related to paleontology. These may be representations of fossil remains or depictions of the living creatures and their ecosystems....
, for example in conjunction with Robert T. Bakker
Robert T. Bakker
Robert T. Bakker is an American paleontologist who helped reshape modern theories about dinosaurs, particularly by adding support to the theory that some dinosaurs were endothermic...
, promoting awareness of the developing evidence for feathered dinosaurs
Feathered dinosaurs
The realization that dinosaurs are closely related to birds raised the obvious possibility of feathered dinosaurs. Fossils of Archaeopteryx include well-preserved feathers, but it was not until the early 1990s that clearly non-avialan dinosaur fossils were discovered with preserved feathers...
. He is an active member of the SVP (Society of Vertebrate Paleontologyhttp://www.vertpaleo.org/) and of the Dinosaur Society (UK)http://www.dinosaursociety.com. He also works in portrait
Portrait
thumb|250px|right|Portrait of [[Thomas Jefferson]] by [[Rembrandt Peale]], 1805. [[New-York Historical Society]].A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness,...
ure and makes political pieces, in paint and other media. He lives with his partner Carmen in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, UK.
Dinosaur paleoart
Rey has worked on several museum installations and exhibits, and as consultant for dinosaur modelling in other media such as the BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
television documentary Walking with Dinosaurshttp://web.archive.org/web/20050311160601/http://dsc.discovery.com/stories/dinos/bbc/sci_focus/. He has worked as a pioneer of the feathered dinosaurs
Feathered dinosaurs
The realization that dinosaurs are closely related to birds raised the obvious possibility of feathered dinosaurs. Fossils of Archaeopteryx include well-preserved feathers, but it was not until the early 1990s that clearly non-avialan dinosaur fossils were discovered with preserved feathers...
debate since 1988. He has also collaborated with sculptor Charlie McGrady in the construction of a feathered Velociraptor
Velociraptor
Velociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that existed approximately 75 to 71 million years ago during the later part of the Cretaceous Period. Two species are currently recognized, although others have been assigned in the past. The type species is V. mongoliensis; fossils...
(1997)http://web.archive.org/web/20030105063421/http://www.indyrad.iupui.edu/public/jrafert/Rey/reyvelo.htm, and many others. Recently he has done several talks and exhibitions for Citta Della Scienza (Naples) in collaboration with Marco Signore and in Mexico City's UNAM with Rene Hernández.
Other collaborations include Random House's bestseller Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages is a book by Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. & Luis Rey. It was published in 2007 by Random House.-Table of contents:* Introduction. The world of dinosaurs...
with Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.; the pop-up book Dinosaurs In The Round with Jen Green; and five books with famed paleontologist Robert T. Bakker.
Rey's original 'paleoart
Paleoart
Paleoart is an informal term first coined by Mark Hallett for art that depicts subjects related to paleontology. These may be representations of fossil remains or depictions of the living creatures and their ecosystems....
' is prized by specialist collectors such as John J. Lanzendorf http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1156585&nav=0Ra7EIDl.
Rey has finally received the 2008 Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology was founded in 1940 for individuals with an interest in vertebrate paleontology. SVP now has almost 2,000 members. The society's website states that SVP "is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes...
Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize for two dimensional art for his piece "Gigantoraptor
Gigantoraptor
Gigantoraptor is a genus of giant oviraptorosaurian theropod dinosaur that lived 70 million years ago during the late Cretaceous Period. It was discovered in 2005 in the Iren Dabasu Formation, Erlian basin, in Inner Mongolia.-Discovery and naming:...
vs Alectrosaurus
Alectrosaurus
Alectrosaurus is a genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period of Inner Mongolia. It was a bipedal carnivore with a body shape similar to its much larger relative, Tyrannosaurus rex...
".
Book illustration
Rey's dinosaur illustration is found in approximately 40 illustrated dinosaur books for a variety of readerships, from bestselling encyclopedias by Dorling KindersleyDorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley is an international publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 51 languages. It is currently part of the Penguin Group....
to "Dinosaurs of the Isle of Wight (Martill and Naish
Darren Naish
Darren Naish is a vertebrate palaeontologist and science writer. He obtained a geology degree at the University of Southampton and later studied vertebrate palaeontology under British palaeontologist David Martill at the University of Portsmouth, where he obtained both an M. Phil...
2001, Paleontological Association) ISBN 0-901702-72-2.
Rey's commissioned illustration is also used on the covers of approximately 60 science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
and horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
books, notably several editions of the works of Polish sci-fi author Stanisław Lem. For a complete list of published cover art, see the Locus Magazine
Locus (magazine)
Locus, subtitled "The Magazine Of The Science Fiction & Fantasy Field", is published monthly in Oakland, California. It reports on the science fiction and fantasy publishing field, including comprehensive listings of all new books published in the genre. It is considered the news organ and trade...
link below.
Other art
Mexican culture is a strong influence in Rey's private and political art http://www.luisrey.com, in terms of vivid color palette, and the use of resonant symbolic objects to communicate specific meanings relevant to the subject. A strand of surrealismSurrealism
Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early 1920s, and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members....
- for example, clouds on a blue sky recalling the work of Magritte - may be found interwoven with elements owing more to symbolism or magic realism
Magic realism
Magic realism or magical realism is an aesthetic style or genre of fiction in which magical elements blend with the real world. The story explains these magical elements as real occurrences, presented in a straightforward manner that places the "real" and the "fantastic" in the same stream of...
. For many years he has also been collaborating with famed pottery artists Tiburcio, Carlos and Israel Soteno from Metepec, Edo. de México and with artist Octavio Gómez in San Carlos Academy, Mexico City.
Led Zeppelin
Rey is perhaps the world's leading expert on Led Zeppelin bootleg recordingsLed Zeppelin bootleg recordings
The Led Zeppelin bootleg recordings are a collection of audio and video recordings of musical performances by English rock band Led Zeppelin which were never officially released by the band, or under other legal authority. The recordings consist of both live concert performances and outtakes from...
, compiling the 552pp Led Zeppelin Live, An Illustrated Exploration of Underground Tapes [1992] (1997) ISBN 0-9698080-7-0 . The work examines and catalogues 250 concerts and other little-known recordings from 1968 to 1980. He also contributed the liner notes
Liner notes
Liner notes are the writings found in booklets which come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or the equivalent packaging for vinyl records and cassettes.-Origin:...
for the Led Zeppelin BBC Sessions album.