Nicole Renee Ryan
Divide the Day 52
Oil on Panel
12" X 12" X 1 1/2"
2023
Nicole Renee Ryan is a contemporary artist whose work blends a deep connection to place with an exploration of memory and emotion. Originally from the rural landscapes of Pennsylvania, Ryan’s artwork is inspired by the natural beauty of her surroundings, infusing each painting with a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Her paintings invite us into a vivid world where color and shape become tools for storytelling.
Ryan's use of color is both bold and nuanced, bringing together warm tones like gold, ochre, and sunset pink with cool blues and greens. These colors don’t just fill the canvas; they create a world that feels both grounded and ethereal. Her brushwork combines abstract shapes and flowing lines, capturing landscapes that hover between reality and imagination. Each painting feels like a scene from a half-remembered dream, inviting us to pause and reflect on our own experiences of nature and memory.