Ryan Lowry

Bio

Ryan’s artistic journey began in the vibrant streets of Chicago, where he immersed himself in the pulsating energy of punk shows and the skateboarding culture. This formative experience ignited his passion for capturing the raw essence of everyday life, a theme that continues to resonate throughout his body of work today. At the heart of Ryan's practice lies a deep exploration of how he interacts with his subjects and the subsequent translation of these encounters into his visual language. This introspective approach invites viewers to engage in a dialogue with his images, allowing them to reinterpret each piece through their own experiences. A notable to contemporary photography, Ryan has self-published two acclaimed works: *Thresh Holes* and *Two Years*, the latter earning recognition as one of the Top 10 Photo Books of 2014 by Bruno Ceschel in the *British Journal of Photography*. His most recent monograph, *Ha Ha Happiness*, was released through VUU Studio in 2019, further solidifying his reputation as a thought-provoking visual storyteller. **Exhibitions** - 2019: *Closer*, East Exhibition Space, London (Group) - 2017: *Family*, Picture Farm Gallery, New York (Group) - 2016: *Visual Noise*, Protein Studios, London (Group) **Client List** Ryan’s distinctive vision has attracted a diverse array of prestigious clients, including Adidas, Airbnb, American Vogue, Bloomberg Businessweek, Frieze, GQ, The New York Times, TIME, and VSCO, among others. His work seamlessly bridges the realms of commercial and fine art, making a lasting impact in both spheres. Through his lens, Ryan continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of photography, inviting audiences to find beauty and meaning in the fleeting moments of everyday life.