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Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Canadian, b. 1952
Operating from his Vernon, British Columbia studio, Bryan Ryley has established himself as a significant contemporary Canadian abstract artist. His rigorous and sustained practice intricately explores the dynamic interplay between figure and ground across painting, drawing, and collage, with thoughtful incursions into sculpture and photography. This cross-media approach serves as a vital methodology through which Ryley meticulously dissects and reimagines core principles of structure, seriality, and the inherent expressive potential of diverse materials. At the heart of Ryley's artistic investigation lies a profound engagement with figure/ground relationships, operating on both psychological and visual levels. He perceives these relationships as being in constant flux, perpetually shifting the viewer's perceptual platform and resisting fixed interpretations. This core conceptual framework informs his deliberate construction of visual experiences that reflect the dynamic structure of how we perceive and make sense of the world around us. This concept is particularly evident in his paperwork. Ryley establishes the ground before applying black acrylic, which is scraped across the surface in varying thicknesses, partially revealing underlying elements. He intuitively responds, allowing emotive feelings to guide figurative shapes. The introduction of used canvas tarp, with its inherent history, becomes a key element, often centrally placed to create a visual tension between figures and field, where focus can shift dominance. This nuanced process highlights Ryley's exploration of perception and the dialogue between intention and chance. Underlying Ryley's practice is an intentional choice of materials, particularly stained and discarded tarps, which he finds inherently beautiful and politically charged. This elevation of non-'fine art' materials challenges conventional perspectives and illustrates his engagement with shifting figure/ground dynamics, imbuing his work with layers of meaning. Ultimately, Ryley views his work as a celebration of the inherent struggle within these relationships, resonating with universal human experience. Ryley exhibits in Canada and the United States, garnering critical acclaim and collector attention. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Government of Canada, the Canadian Consulate in Paris, The Canada Council Art Bank, the British Columbia Art Collection, the Kelowna and Vernon Public Art Galleries, Pratt Institute, and the Racine Art Museum. Corporate collections include Canadian Pacific and SunLife Financial. His broader recognition includes features in World of Interiors and British Vogue. His formative education at Pratt Institute (MFA Honours) and the University of Victoria (BFA Honours), along with participation in the Whitney Museum Graduate program, provided a strong foundation. The pivotal experience of the Emma Lake workshops, engaging with influential figures, refined his understanding of abstract language and the relationship between intention and outcome. Bryan Ryley’s artistic practice represents a sustained and critical inquiry into abstract art and perception. His meticulously executed works are held in significant public and corporate collections across Canada and the United States. His compelling vision has resonated widely, inviting engagement with his unique exploration of the dynamic interplay between figure and ground, material and meaning, ultimately reflecting the complexities of human experience.
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Artist: Bryan Ryley
AP 10 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, Contemporary, Unframed
AP 10 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, Contemporary, Unframed

AP 10 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, Contemporary, Unframed

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Family Architecture Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010+
Family Architecture Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010+

Family Architecture Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010+

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Pond Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 60x48 in
Pond Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 60x48 in

Pond Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 60x48 in

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Workerman Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60
Workerman Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60

Workerman Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Orwell Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60
Orwell Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60

Orwell Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Street Abstract Expressionist Painting on Handmade Paper, 2010
Street Abstract Expressionist Painting on Handmade Paper, 2010

Street Abstract Expressionist Painting on Handmade Paper, 2010

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Paseo de la Reforma, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2000s
Paseo de la Reforma, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2000s

Paseo de la Reforma, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2000s

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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Early 2000s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

On Guard Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60
On Guard Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60

On Guard Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 72x60

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sum of Destructions Acrylic and Graphite Diptych, Abstract, 2004
Sum of Destructions Acrylic and Graphite Diptych, Abstract, 2004

Sum of Destructions Acrylic and Graphite Diptych, Abstract, 2004

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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Early 2000s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Panel, Graphite

Here and There Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2000-2009
Here and There Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2000-2009

Here and There Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2000-2009

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Plumb Bob Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2000-2009, Unframed
Plumb Bob Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2000-2009, Unframed

Plumb Bob Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2000-2009, Unframed

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Zapata Beach 3, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2010- Unframed
Zapata Beach 3, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2010- Unframed

Zapata Beach 3, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2010- Unframed

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

AP 1 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed, 60x72
AP 1 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed, 60x72

AP 1 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed, 60x72

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

AP 5 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010s, Unframed, 48x40
AP 5 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010s, Unframed, 48x40

AP 5 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010s, Unframed, 48x40

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

On the Road to WA: Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2000s
On the Road to WA: Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2000s

On the Road to WA: Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2000s

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

Early 2000s Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

AP 1 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed, 60x72
AP 1 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed, 60x72

AP 1 Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010+, Unframed, 60x72

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Zapata Beach 1, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2010- Unframed
Zapata Beach 1, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2010- Unframed

Zapata Beach 1, Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 2010- Unframed

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sentinel Abstract Painting on Handmade Paper, Acrylic, 2000s
Sentinel Abstract Painting on Handmade Paper, Acrylic, 2000s

Sentinel Abstract Painting on Handmade Paper, Acrylic, 2000s

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Triple Crossed Abstract Painting on Handmade Paper, Signed, 2000-2009
Triple Crossed Abstract Painting on Handmade Paper, Signed, 2000-2009

Triple Crossed Abstract Painting on Handmade Paper, Signed, 2000-2009

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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Early 2000s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Archival Pigment

Morning Briefing Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010-
Morning Briefing Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010-

Morning Briefing Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010-

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

Category

2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Flood Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 48x60
Flood Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 48x60

Flood Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 48x60

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

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Conchita's Dress, Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010-
Conchita's Dress, Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010-

Conchita's Dress, Abstract Painting on Canvas, Acrylic, 2010-

By Bryan Ryley

Located in Vancouver, CA

Bryan Ryley: Rigorous Inquiry at the Intersection of Material and Structure Bryan Ryley, a significant figure in contemporary Canadian abstraction, operates from his studio in Verno...

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2010s Abstract Bryan Ryley Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bryan Ryley abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of abstract paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bryan Ryley in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Bryan Ryley abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 28 inches across are available. Bryan Ryley abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,120 and tops out at $22,125, while the average work can sell for $10,800.