Born in England in 1972, Ryan and His Family Came to Australia on an Ocean Liner Called

RYAN DAVIS

Born in England in 1972, Ryan and his family came to Australia on an ocean liner called “The Australia” on a family ticket costing 26 pounds. Throughout his body of work, we can see a heavy influence of Australian landscape and culture. Ryan’s technique also shows the refinement and control of the European classics.

Obtaining a degree in three-dimensional design, from the University of Newcastle in the UK, Ryan’s technique was further developed whilst traveling throughout Europe and studying the works of such artists as Monet, Constable and Dali. Ryan has now returned to Australia and after several years in Melbourne now resides in Sydney.

Ryan is a contemporary impressionist artist who calls upon complex techniques to create works of art arresting in realism and engaging in visual and narrative wit. He recognises the power of realism and uses his training in three-dimensional design to great effect, whilst still calling upon traditional techniques so to lay the intricate patterns that he uses (without the use of stencils) and with an interest in visual concepts and conceits to express his narratives.

For the past eleven years Ryan has been exhibiting work in Melbourne. He is also a commission artist who has done works for various companies, as well as numerous bars, cafes and private collectors.

“I believe a painting should not be placed on a wall to fill a space, but to inspire the onlooker, to evoke thought and feeling, tell a story and record times gone by.”

Education

Degree in three-dimensional Design, University of NewCastle – England, completed 1994

Preliminary qualifying course in Art and Design, Derby College of Art – England, completed 1991

Solo Exhibitions

2005 Melbourne Lights, Ryan Davis Gallery.

2006 Seen by the Seaside, Lynne Wilton Gallery.

2006 By the Seaside, Fresh Gallery

2007 Lifeguards, Delshan Gallery, (sell out).

2007 – 09 Patterns of Life, Thierry B Gallery

Exhibitions:

2007 Patterns of Life, Sydney Contemporary Art Show, Sydney

2008 Patterns of Life, Melbourne Contemporary Art Show, Melbourne

2008 Patterns of Life, Singapore Contemporary Art Fair, Singapore

2008 Patterns of Life, Sydney Contemporary Art Show, Sydney

2010 Various works, Brood Box, Melbourne

2010 Various works, Artboy, Melbourne

2010 Various works, Harrison Gallery, Sydney

2011 Midsumma Art Festival, Forty Five Downstairs, Melbourne

2011 Animal Show, Harrison Gallery, Sydney

2012 Midsumma Art Festival, 69 Smith Street Gallery, Melbourne

2013 Animal exhibition, The Pet Hotel, Melbourne

Publications:

2005 Melbourne Lights, Leader Newspaper, Melbourne

2005 Melbourne Lights, MCV Newspaper, Melbourne

2006 Seen by the Seaside, Herald Sun Newspaper, Melbourne

2008 Art Singapore, The Contemporary Asian Art Fair Catalogue

2009 Patterns of Life, Q Magazine, National

2009 Australian Contemporary Artists Diary, Saint Publishing

2009 Australian Contemporary Artists Calendar, Saint Publishing