Barrett Johnson Performs at Ryan Callis Opening
January 13th, 2009RYAN CALLIS: Are You Ready to Testify?
January 10th, 2009
Ryan Callis: Are You Ready to Testify
January 10 – February 14, 2009
Taylor De Cordoba is pleased to present Are You Ready to Testify, a new series of paintings by Southern California-based artist Ryan Callis. The exhibition will run from January 10 through February 14, 2009. The gallery will host an opening reception for the artist on Saturday January 10 from 6pm-8pm.
The exhibition consists of paintings that operate conversationally, as phrases and sentences in a larger dialogue. To create the paintings’ architectural structures, Callis uses a system that codes phrases and words into geometric forms without visually making use of text. While the completed paintings do not directly reflect the original texts, every gesture, shape and concept organically flows from this unique coded system. A palette of vibrant (nearly acidic) blues, greens, yellows and pinks creates elegant passages of paint flows and color gradations.
The conception for this series of work was influenced largely by Nam June Paik’s Fluxus film, Zen For Film (1962-1964), the 1996 Dischord Records release of the self proclaimed “gospel yeah, yeah” sound of the Make-Up’s debut album, Destination: Love, Live at Cold Rice, and David Hockney’s book That’s the Way I See Things.
This is the artist’s second solo show at Taylor De Cordoba. His work has been featured in Artweek and the OC Weekly. Ryan Callis was recently included in Christopher Knight’s article for the Los Angeles Times, “45 Under 45.” He received his MFA from Claremont Graduate University in 2007.
Opening January 10, Ryan Callis, Are You Ready To Testify
January 5th, 2009 Ryan Callis
Are You Ready To Testify
January 10 – February 14, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday January 10, 2009 6pm-8pm
Are You Ready To Testify, 2008
Oil, Acrylic and Paper on Canvas, 24″ x 20″
Taylor De Cordoba is pleased to present Are You Ready to Testify, a new series of paintings by Southern California-based artist Ryan Callis. The exhibition will run from January 10 through February 14, 2009. The gallery will host an opening reception for the artist on Saturday January 10 from 6pm-8pm.
The exhibition consists of paintings that operate conversationally, as phrases and sentences in a larger dialogue. To create the paintings’ architectural structures, Callis uses a system that codes phrases and words into geometric forms without visually making use of text. While the completed paintings do not directly reflect the original texts, every gesture, shape and concept organically flows from this unique coded system. A palette of vibrant (nearly acidic) blues, greens, yellows and pinks creates elegant passages of paint flows and color gradations.
The conception for this series of work was influenced largely by Nam June Paik’s Fluxus film, Zen For Film (1962-1964), the 1996 Dischord Records release of the self proclaimed “gospel yeah, yeah” sound of the Make-Up’s debut album, Destination: Love, Live at Cold Rice, and David Hockney’s book That’s the Way I See Things.
This is the artist’s second solo show at Taylor De Cordoba. His work has been featured in Artweek and the OC Weekly. Ryan Callis was recently included in Christopher Knight’s article for the Los Angeles Times, “45 Under 45.” He received his MFA from Claremont Graduate University in 2007.
Taylor De Cordoba is located at 2660 S La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles, CA and is open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am-6pm. For additional information, contact Heather Taylor at heather@taylordecordoba.com or (310) 559-9156.
AQUA ART MIAMI 2007
December 4th, 2007
Taylor De Cordoba is thrilled to be participating in Aqua Art Miami 2007 at the Aqua Hotel.
Fair dates:
December 6- 9
Exhibiting works by…
Sasha Bezzubov + Jessica Sucher
Kimberly Brooks
Ryan Callis
Frohawk Two Feathers
Kyle Field
Timothy Hull
Charlene Liu
Melissa Manfull
Claire Oswalt
Jeana Sohn
Ryan Callis – one of "45 under 45"
December 3rd, 2007
Long Beach-based Ryan Callis was included in an article highlighting 45 painters under 45 by Christopher Knight in the LA Times this past Sunday. A segment of Callis’ 2006 painting, How It Feels to be Something On (Trim Your Life Away), was reproduced on the cover of the Calendar Section. You can see the rest of the article by clicking on this link:
Painting Gets a Broader Brush by Christopher Knight
RYAN CALLIS: How It Feels To Be Something On
April 15th, 2006
Ryan Callis: HOW IT FEELS TO BE SOMETHING ON
April 15th-May 13th, 2006
Taylor De Cordoba is pleased to present HOW IT FEELS TO BE SOMETHING ON, the latest body of work by Los Angeles based painter, Ryan Callis. HOW IT FEELS TO BE SOMETHING ON marks the inaugural exhibition for Taylor De Cordoba, a contemporary art gallery in Culver City. The exhibition will run from April 15 – May 13, 2006. The gallery will host a reception for the artist on Saturday April 15th from 6-9PM.
Ryan Callis is hyper-aware of how it feels to be alive. This awareness is deeply present in his new group of paintings. Here he explores themes of isolation, human contact, and communication; specifically the way in which those issues relate to life in Los Angeles and its? neighboring suburbs. He approaches these hefty concepts and infuses them with a palpable vibrancy. The result is a group of paintings that is both contemplative and a great deal of fun to look at.
The interconnectedness of psychology and art motivates Callis to create his mixed-media paintings. His interest in the brain, especially the cognitive development of his five-month old daughter, governs much of his project. He paints with her in mind, focusing on moral lessons and color palates that will appeal to her. In our current excess-based world, Callis attempts to slow down and filter thru, contemplating a beautiful and discerning view of our human condition. His work inspires viewers to do the same.