ARTIST STATEMENT: 

Ryle Ramirez is a Filipino-Canadian contemporary artist currently based in Alberta, Canada. Ryle’s artistic approach is characterized by challenging preconceived ideas and beliefs while evoking relatable and nostalgic reactions from his audience. Central to his work is the creation and design of "environments" that act as catalysts for new, natural, and instinctual emotions. Ryle firmly believes that 'comfort' originates within an environment, whether familiar or unfamiliar, intertwined with the viewer's own experiences. By intertwining these concepts, he skillfully constructs a meticulously curated collage of colourful fragments of memory, which serve as the foundation for his immersive environments. Through his art, Ryle encourages viewers to look further into themselves, their beliefs, emotions, and past experiences, fostering a sense of shared reality and commonality among individuals. 

By engaging with Ryle’s work, viewers are invited to explore their inner selves, contemplating their own perspectives, and connecting with the collective human experience. His art serves as a medium for introspection, encouraging viewers to seek deeper connections and realize the shared aspects of being human. Through his thought-provoking creations, Ryle aims to inspire a sense of unity and togetherness, transcending boundaries and fostering a deeper understanding among individuals in this vast sea of shared reality.

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:

Ryle Ramirez was born in Cebu, Philippines on May 21st, 1997. Ryle’s background in the arts developed during his early years at his family's stone furniture company, the Zerimar Furnitures Industries.  

The creative nature of his environment fostered a nurturing setting for him to freely enjoy the process of artistic exploration and creation. Ryle’s childhood serves as the greatest catalyst for his personal realization of his attachment to and reverence for the arts.  

** Ryle Ramirez has been granted a long list of opportunities in his first year of public appearance; that includes a duo exhibit (Sunburnt Throat: Discovering Commonalities) with Harvey Nichol at cSPACE, a showcasing event at the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Gala Night, an Artist Residency at Arts Commons through RBC Emerging Visual Artists Program, a group show, Malaya; Freedom, at The Philippine Consulate in Calgary, acquired an ad space in one of the biggest digital billboards in Times Square, New York City (TSX Billboard), a YouTube web-series feature with Calgary Arts Development, YYC Living a Creative Life, and magazine features with Create! Calgary and Mabuhay Calgary. 

Instagram: @ryleramirez.art