Michael Ryan pursued a degree in Fine Art and Illustration at Columbia College of Chicago before settling in Brooklyn, New York where he currently creates and showcases his work.
Ryan’s creations are a fusion of mixed media on paper, drawing inspiration from early 20th century found photographs encompassing diverse subject matters. He employs the source image as a starting point, imbuing it with his complex process of augmentations and modifications, culminating in a work of intricacy, enigma, and allure.
The illustrious Anna Marra Contemporanea in Rome represents Michael Ryan. He has garnered acclaim with solo exhibitions hosted by Anna Marra Contemporanea, Wanwan Lei Projects in New York, Cathouse Proper in Brooklyn, NY, as well as a solo booth at Drawing Now Paris through collaboration with Anna Marra Contemporanea. Ryan has also been a part of group shows at esteemed galleries such as Van Doren Waxter in New York, Phoebus Gallery in Rotterdam, and Project Plus in London.
In 2013/14, Michael Ryan received a prestigious fellowship and residency at the Marie Walsh Sharpe Foundation in Brooklyn, New York, further solidifying his reputation as a renowned artist.
www.ftn-books.com has several Ryan publications now available.
