In this solo exhibition, which runs from 6 June - 17 July, artist James Ryan presents a body of abstract paintings that centre around a deep interest in geometry, relating to the world around us.

Using architectural techniques of representation, namely isometric grids and perspective, James’ paintings, although geometric, still manage to retain a sense of the man-made, through a loose handling of paint and clues to the painting’s production that litter the painted surface.

This combination of the mechanical and the humanistic in the work, attempts to depict the emotional ambience of a used and worn constructed environment.

James Ryan said:

“The idea of perfection, the straight line and the unattainable absolute are all enduring human endeavours, yet human nature and natural forces dictate that the absolute is unattainable. My paintings attempt to describe the physical and emotional climate found within a man-made environment, often one of dynamics, flux and degeneration.”

About James Ryan

James Ryan studied Fine Art at Northumbria University before graduating with an MA in Painting from the RCA, London in 2007. He exhibited as part of New Contemporaries in 2007, and has also shown work at The Boys Hall, Bartlett’s Gallery, A&D and the Curwen Gallery in London. In 2007 he won the Conran Foundation Award.

James Ryan lives and works in London where he is a visiting lecturer at Northumbria University.

http://www.jamesryanart.co.uk

The exhibtion runs from 6 June to 17 July at  the Corn Exchange Gallery, Leith, Edinburgh 0131 561 7300 which is open Tue to Sat, 11am to 4.30pm or by appointment.


For more information please contact Charlotte Kissack charlotte@pi-communications.co.uk  0131 346 1184, 07834871707 or visit http://www.cornexchangegallery.com