An exhibition of work by Ray Tsang opened last week in the Balla Bán Gallery, Westbury Mall, Dublin.
![Timmy from dublintown.ie, Artist Ray Tsang and Liam Madden from Irish Art News at the exhibition opening (Photo Frank O'Dea) Timmy from dublintown.ie, Artist Ray Tsang and Liam Madden from Irish Art News at the exhibition opening (Photo Frank O'Dea)](http://irishartblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/raytsang01-300x145.jpg)
Although he has a formal education in painting Ray Tsang is largely self taught. He mostly draws inspiration from the modern impressionists of America. He aims for his paintings to tell a story as well as being visually pleasing. In 2004 he was the recipient of the “Taylor Art Award”.
![Artist Ray Tsang with Alyssa Rohan who modeled for this oil painting on canvas entitled "The Lemon Tree" Artist Ray Tsang with Alyssa Rohan who modeled for this oil painting on canvas entitled "The Lemon Tree"](http://irishartblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/raytsang02-278x300.jpg)
The exhibition continues until the end of April.