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Juxtapoz Magazine - Ryan Travis Christian: Naughty by Nature

  Just beyond the skyscrapers of the greater Chicagoland area is an archipelago of residential communities known as the suburbs, a sprawl of townships that offer a sweet spot between urban and rural culture. While some may dismiss these enclaves as bland, those quick to judge just don’t appreciate the nuance. A suburban lifer by choice, Ryan Travis Christian spends his days drawing and viewing the world from the comfort of his hometown of Warrenville, Illinois. At first glance, there is a cozy, pleasant familiarity enveloping his work that recalls old timey comics and cartoons. But don’t take Ryan’s rubber hose content strictly at face value. Study his drawings long enough, peel back the initial layer of his scenarios, and behold their provocative core. Since we’ve both been sequestered in the Midwest during this pandemic, I had the geographical advantage of being able to venture out, meet Ryan on his home turf and witness his eye-bulging imagery first hand.

Ryan Travis Christian Cryin Ryan Exhibition

Share this article Ryan Travis Christian will soon kick off his fourth solo exhibition at Chicago’s Western Exhibitions gallery. Entitled “Cryin Ryan,” the presentation will feature a selection of new oil-on-canvas paintings portraying his recognizable spin on 1930s-inspired cartoons through absurdist scenarios and thought-provoking themes. Featured across the dramatic compositions are eagles that aim to subvert the “sacred mascot of nationalism,” as per the gallery in a statement. “Humanity has attached itself to birds in a really terrible way, and I’m going to continue that tradition,” said the artist. Art writer Jason Foumberg added: “So, in several artworks he turns the eagle on its head to celebrate its majestic anus. Why? Ryan has a way of bringing to light the dark side of life. He can be uncomfortably hilarious, but comedy is a great antidote to fear. Ryan’s new artworks prove that he is a seriously funny guy who speaks softly but carries a big stick.”

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