"Ryan's oversized works are characterized by their textural finishes, often using an array of colored beads and semiprecious stones to achieve the effects of layered fungi and rot, in addition to salvaged metal and other materials."
"Juxtaposing stones ranging from amethyst and azurite to turquoise and tourmaline with salvaged metal from vintage cars, Ryan's sculptures evoke an array of associations."
"Like a geode that doesn't look like much from the outside, works like 'Bad Lemon (Slice of Paradise)' have two very different personalities, where the metal exterior lets on little about what's inside."
Kathleen Ryan creates large-scale sculptures inspired by mold, using colored beads, semiprecious stones, and salvaged metal. Her works, like 'Bad Lemon (Slice of Paradise)' and 'Screwdriver', explore themes of luxury and decay in a vulnerable economy. The sculptures evoke roadside attractions and hidden beauty, contrasting their exterior with unexpected interiors. Recent pieces were displayed at Karma in New York, showcasing Ryan's unique approach to art and decay.
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