Sunday, September 22, 2013

Moving with the Light: Bluestone Magazine

Kathryn Ryan Moving with the Light: Bluestone Magazine

Here is an article by Bluestone Magazine on my art practice, working from my studio in Dubai, and my upcoming Solo Exhibition : Shadow & Light at Flinders Lane Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne from October 8th-26th, Opening Reception Saturday Oct 12th, 1-3pm

Moving with the light

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Shadow Leaves: oil on linen, 183 x137cm.Memories of her childhood living on a dairy farm in Panmure, east of Warrnambool, still permeate Kathryn Ryan’s foggy, moody oil paintings and charcoal drawings – even though she now calls the extreme desert landscape of the United Arab Emirates home.
Kathryn moved to Dubai in 2011 with her architect husband after studying art in Warrnambool and then spending 20 years in Melbourne establishing herself as a professional artist. And while she returns to Australia and her hometown often to visit family (she has 10 siblings) her artistic connection to the South-West has naturally been altered.
She misses the beaches, the greenness of her old environment – and the light — but with all change comes an opportunity to create anew, and this is what Kathryn has done for her new exhibition in Melbourne from October 8.
The quality of light, mood and atmosphere in the landscape and environment around her remains a central feature of her work,  but as she is forced to spend most of her time indoors, her paintings and drawings are less landscape and more object. They take the shape now of more indoor items like the shadows created by an Arabic lantern.
Lantern: charcoal on paper, 72x52cm.
Lantern: charcoal on paper, 72x52cm.
For eight months of the year, it is virtually impossible to venture outside in Dubai’s urban environs because the temperature reaches  around 47C -50C most days.
“For many years I’ve painted the South West Victorian landscapes which are so familiar to me, capturing the wintery conditions and quality of light, evoking a calm and contemplative space,” she said.
Her new series of work focuses on the play of light and fall of shadows which “accentuate the organic and sensual nature of plants and Arabic lanterns”.
Her oil paintings are many meticulous layers of paint and glazes (up to  25-50) built up over three to four months “to achieve a depth and luminosity, harmony and balance”, while her charcoals are also layers of mark making and rubbing away to leave the essence of light and shadows.



Kathryn Ryan's work now reflects her new home in Dubai - a long way from her South-West Victorian roots.
The transition to Dubai hasn’t been easy as an artist. It is difficult to buy the art materials she needs, and sending her canvasses to and from Australia is logistically challenging.
An added difficulty is that this ultra-modern desert metropolis has only a fledgling arts scene and galleries tend to exhibit the work of its countrymen and women.
Kathryn’s work, however, still finds accolades in her homeland.
She is well known in Victoria and  New South Wales and further afield having exhibited in major commercial galleries and been a finalist in prestigious national art prizes in Australia.
Kathryn Ryan, solo exhibition. “Shadow & Light”, Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne. October 8-26.
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Monday, September 16, 2013

Exhibition Hanging, a preview : No White Walls, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Kathryn Ryan, charcoal on paper 
Kathryn Ryan charcoal on paper 
The seven artists that make up No White Walls : Kathryn Ryan, Julia Ibbini, Janine Ibbini, Andrew Field, Emily Gordon , Jennifer Simon &  Sean Blake....have been busy installing the exhibition at the stunning Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

The Opening Night Reception on Thursday September 19th at 7pm,  sponsored by Royal Jet, will be an event not to be missed! Drinks, canapes, live music and a diverse range of artwork by UAE based artists will be on display.

Kathryn Ryan, charcoal on paper
 The exhibition will continue until January 1st 2014. In this Part 1, each artist has approx 10-15 artworks on display. We shall have a constantly changing display of artworks, as when each artwork is sold, it is off to its new home!.. and replaced by new artwork.

Part 2 of the exhibition will see a new mix of artworks, artist talks, student workshops and dining and art deals...are planned for throughout the exhibition.

Julia Ibbini, 6 panel piece & Kathryn Ryan charcoals

Julia Ibbini












Capsule Arts will also be showcasing framed Limited Edition Prints by NWW artists, Kathryn Ryan, Julia Ibbini, Emily Gordon & Andrew Field. The full range of their print collection will be available to view online . They currently have 18 UAE based artists in their first collection of prints.Capsule Arts

 Capsule Arts will also operate POP UP STORES during our exhibition on the first Friday of each month : Friday 11th October, Friday 8th November, Friday 13th December from 11am - 6pm For more info see www.capsulearts.com
Capsule Arts installing Limited Edition Prints by Kathryn Ryan

As part of our NWW exhibition , we will also have an Affordable Art Wall. This will be a 'visual sample' of each of the artists work, available as small, framed, affordable pieces. A percentage of all sales from the entire exhibition will be donated to The Special Needs Centre, Abu Dhabi.
No White Walls poster
Janine Ibbini quilt & Andrew Feld paintings

Janine Ibbini quilt & Andre Field paintings

Jennifer Simon paintings

Kathryn Ryan charcoal drawings; photography 

Julia Ibbini 6 panel piece & Kathryn Ryan charcoals ready to hang

Janine Ibbini textiles ready to hang

Emily Gordon paintings ready to hang

Julia Ibbini

Julia Ibbini

Andrew Field

Emily Gordon

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi


Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Behance Portfolio: Kathryn Ryan Shadow & Light for No White Walls Exhibition Abu Dhabi 2013


 Please see the attached link for a PREVIEW of the new works I will be exhibiting with No White Walls at The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi. The exhibition will run from September 15th until the end of the year, with a changing display of works. OPENING NIGHT is Thursday September 19th 7-9pm

Behance Portfolio: Kathryn Ryan Shadow & Light for No White Walls Exhibition 2013

Shadow & Light :
That which is seen, unseen. A blur, movement, light falling, light passing. The transformation of what is known, what is understood. A mystery revealed, an opening in to another world. The detail taken out of context, the beauty of the mundane and ordinary taken to new heights.... Art makes us see things anew, in a different light, out of context, observing the familiar and unfamiliar, noticing all and transforming it to another realm, a new understanding or new light....
Kathryn Ryan, Dubai 2013 



Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Studio Newsletter September 2013



KATHRYN RYAN

STUDIO NEWSLETTER     September 2013





I am an Australian artist currently based in the UAE, with over 25 years as a professional artist. I have exhibited extensively in major commercial galleries and have been a finalist in many prestigious National Art Prizes. My works are held in major Australian collections including Parliament House, Canberra, Macquarie Group Collection, RACV Collection, Artbank & BP Australia. 

I am represented in Australia by Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne and Olsen Irwin, Sydney where I hold major solo exhibitions each year.

Since 2008 I have been dividing my time between Australia & Abu Dhabi. I relocated to Dubai in Nov 2011, where I have since set up my studio. I continue to exhibit in Australia whilst developing exhibiting opportunities here in the UAE. 





Light and Shadow
That which is seen, unseen. A blur, movement, light falling, light passing. The transformation of what is known, what is understood. A mystery revealed, an opening in to another world. The detail taken out of context, the beauty of the mundane and ordinary taken to new heights…. Art makes us see things anew, in a different light, out of context, observing the familiar and unfamiliar, noticing all and transforming in to another realm, a new understanding or new light…



My artwork is inspired by the quality of light, mood and atmosphere in the landscapes and environment around me. For many years I have painted the Australian landscapes of South West Victoria which are so familiar to me, capturing the wintery conditions and quality of light, evoking a calm and contemplative space. My oil paintings are built up in meticulous layers of paint & glazes over many months to achieve a depth and luminosity, harmony & balance.

Now living in Dubai, I have begun a new series of work responding to my environment, sense of place and quality of light in the UAE. I have found inspiration observing the intimate details in my local environment with the dramatic play of light and fall of shadows, accentuating the organic and sensual nature of plants and Arabic lanterns. 
Kathryn Ryan   Dubai 2013
    
Upcoming Exhibitions in UAE & Australia:

Capsule Arts : Limited Edition Print Collection:
The Launch of Capsule Arts is on Thursday September 5th, AL Quoz 3, Dubai


Announcing for the very first time...
 I have a small selection of my work now available as a Limited Edition Archival Print. 

The prints are available to purchase through Capsule Arts, Dubai and can be shipped locally or internationally. See their website for full details
http://capsulearts.com/  and you can also follow their Face Book page https://www.facebook.com/CapsuleArts

The official Launch of Capsule Arts will take place on Thursday September 5th , 7pm - 11pm at their massive studio art space warehouse in Al Quoz 3, Dubai. Warehouse A-2, street 4, Al Quoz 3. See  Location Map  

Capsule Arts will operate an online store through their website
Capsule Arts They will also have pop-up stores across the UAE including at No White Walls exhibition at The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, on the first Friday of each month from October to December.

In their first collection of Limited Edition Archival Prints they have selected 18 artists currently living in the UAE and GCC region. The artists are made up of both local Emirati artists and international artists living in the UAE. 

The Launch night will be your first opportunity to view the entire collection of approx 80 artworks and to meet the artists. All prints will be available to order & purchase and framing options will be offered on the night. 

No White Walls Exhibition : The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi Sept 19th- Jan 1st


Opening Thursday September 19,  7-9pm
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi

The exhibition will be open 9am-9pm form Sept 20, 2013 - Jan 1, 2014

I will be exhibiting a new series of charcoal drawings and photography from my Shadow & Light series.
No White Walls is an artist-led initiative set up by a group of professional artists based in the UAE
From September until the end of the year, we will be showcasing new work in the beautiful Fairmont Bab Al Bahr on the Abu Dhabi creek. The exhibiting artists are Julia Ibbini, Emily Gordon, Andrew Field, Jennifer Simon, Kathryn Ryan, Janine Ibbini and Sean Blake.

Throughout the exhibition period we will be hosting artist talks, workshops and a pop –up store selling limited edition prints from Capsule Arts. For more information please visit our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/NoWhiteWallsUAE  You can also follow us on Instagram @nowhitewallsuae


           
 



Tattersall’s Club Landscape Art Prize 2013
Opening Cocktail Party & Announcement of winner Sept 5th, 6-8pm

The Tattersall’s Club Landscape Art Prize is an Invitation only acquisitive prize of $25,000. AUD
My artwork, Charcoal #3, 52x72cm, $2,500. AUD  is a finalist in the exhibition currently being held in Brisbane.
The exhibition is on until Sept 21st. It can be viewed at the Tattersall's Club Brisbane until Sept.6th. The exhibition is then on view at Waterfront Place Brisbane from Sept. 9th-21st For more info contact Anne-Louise Hollett +61 414 678 403 www.tattersallsclub.com  



Upcoming Solo Exhibition
Kathryn Ryan
Shadow & Light
Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne October 8-26th
Opening Reception Saturday October 12th 1-3pm

                    




My upcoming solo exhibition at Flinders Lane Gallery will feature a new series of works from my Shadow & Light series.
 
Since November 2011 I have been working fulltime from my studio in Dubai developing this new series on Light & Shadow in charcoal and paintings.   My charcoals are built up in layers of mark making and rubbing away to leave the essence of the evocative nature of light & shadows.
As an expat living in the UAE, I am seeing everything with fresh eyes, noticing all the detail and beauty in my new surroundings, taking the detail out of its everyday existence and highlighting the qualities of light, mystery and mood.
For more details or to join the preview list : www.flg.com.au  (Below from Artist Profile magazine)


Artworks Available
My artworks are available through my representing galleries in Australia. Please see the gallery websites for images and details. Both Flinders Lane gallery, Melbourne and Olsen Irwin, Sydney have a range of oil paintings and charcoal drawings available in stock.
Blue Silhouette oil on linen 137x183cm $14,000. AUD
Approaching Fog, oil on linen 137x183cm $14,000. AUD                          






 

                      
Kathryn Ryan 
Dubai 2013






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