Ryan Coleman - STATEMENT/BIO

STATEMENT

I explore both abstraction and representation in my work, and tend to lean more toward abstraction (or non-figurative) during the process. I've explored highly detailed representation in painting, drawing and sculpture as well as the abstract, but always come back to exploring a form of the non-figurative. I'm interested in the sensation of the piece through emphasizing formal aspects of color, composition, etc.. The human experience, spirituality, and emotion are all themes I explore in my work.

Images from the natural world, landscapes, formal elements of graffiti, cartoons, interior design magazines and art history all serve as inspiration and references for my work.

BIO

Ryan Coleman was born in Evansville, Indiana in 1975 and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Graduating from the Atlanta College of Art with a BFA in Painting in 2001, he relocated to New York City shortly thereafter and worked closely as an assistant to artist Jeff Koons from 2003-2011, while working diligently in his own studio and participating in various group shows. He currently lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia working full time as an artist.