Ryan Barrett
Ryan is an orchestrator of controlled chaos, a sculptor of hard edges in naturalistic worlds, a refiner of organic aesthetics that retain rough and human qualities.
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Ryan’s desire to make forms was forged during his childhood in his native county Suffolk. Developing his taste and sensibility with his handy father and inspiring College art teacher.
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It was further informed by his studies at Goldsmith University in London where he experimented in a variety of mediums from sculpture to paintings, and was especially drawn into the world of textile design. Upon moving to New York in 2011 as his modelling career took off; Ryan worked as a print designer. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found his own print and textile studio, and innovative online selling platform, Vooprint Ltd, in the beginning of 2013.
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Ryan first began experimenting with ceramic in 2013, taking over his grandmother’s shed to settle into his first pottery studio. Self-taught, his approach to ceramic is very intuitive and experimental.
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Antique manmade constructions and sculptural art are the foundation to Ryan’s creative inspiration. He is especially influenced by Modern and Mid-Century abstract art; specifically by the visual language of shapes and monumental forms of British artists Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
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From his textile background, Ryan is naturally drawn to surfaces and textures. He constantly experiments with natural glazes and minerals to create tonal mixes and cascading effects.
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An ever evolving process, much of his work is developed in series and explores variations of forms with soaring organic surface textures.
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