Expressive Art
The Golden Hour
About the Artist
Edwin Ramirez is a Chicano, queer, multimedia artist based in Louisville, Kentucky. His work is shaped by his experiences, drawing inspiration from nature, music, video games, field recordings, and memory. His work is defined by a vibrant, bold, and adventurous use of color and materials. Ramirez’s works are characterized by experimental shapes, textures, and techniques. Featured in Kentucky galleries, his work has been commissioned by authors, worn by musicians and scientists, and showcased in both local and regional events.
The Golden Hour
Edwin Ramirez (Louisville, KY )
2025 Regional Artist in Residence
Materials: PLA, bioplastic polymer, skeleton leaves, recycled materials, lacquer, mica, powder pigments, surgical steel, LED lights, organza, gold leaf
The Golden Hour is a wearable artwork inspired by Bernheim Forest at sunset. Ramirez explores the point where the natural world, textile, and individual choice converge within the realm of style and fashion. By layering natural materials from the arboretum with recycled elements, bioplastics, pigments, and gold leaf, The Golden Hour captures the glow and warmth of Bernheim’s landscape at sunset through its textures and provocative aesthetics.
Location: Visitors Center, Sassafras Room.