|
|
Bio: Rob Ryan is one of the emerging east coast artists working in the genre commonly known as "low-brow" or "pop-surrealism", a thriving new genus of art which found a name and popularity on the west coast during the early 1990's. This new sub-sect has gradually become highly admired among many collectors, entertainers, and youth orientated sub-cultures. Here Rob breaks from the pattern of low-brow and pop-surrealism by developing strategies which deliberately communicate subject matter loaded with sociological and psychological undertones derived from his life and experiences. His petite protagonists, engaging confrontational stares, blazing oriental carpets, fire bombs of glitter, and weapons challenge his viewer's perception of beauty while creating an enigma of powerful angst and discontent. The Viewer is initially drawn in by the burning palette of colors and striking splendor of Rob's canvases. Upon closer inspection they are tested by the figures circumstances and direction of the piece. The union of bold visual imagery, with emotionally and intellectually charged depth creates a powerful connection between art and Viewer. Rob Ryan was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated at the Massachusetts College of Art and is holds an MBA from Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Currently, Mr. Ryan lives and works in the Boston area; where he usually can be found painting late into the night. |
ALL IMAGES, CONTENT, ORIGINAL ART, DESIGN, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IS SOLE COPYRIGHT OF ROB RYAN AND "ROB RYAN ART" tm. ANY FORM OF DOWNLOADING, COPYING, REPRODUCING, IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN UNLESS WITH PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF ROB RYAN. |