Ryan J. Vojir [pron. 'Voy-er' (Czech) (b. 1975)] born in Cleveland, OH and currently resides in Dallas, TX.
Artistically inclined from childhood, I always excelled in art courses. I went to Ohio State and Georgia Tech for design, mixed things up for a bit by serving in the Marines and flying helicopters,
and working in the Aerospace and Telecom Industries..and yes, bars too. So how did painting start then?
While visiting Chicago in 2002, I entered Kamp
Gallery (in the Drake Hotel) and a real appreciation of impressionist paintings was awoken. There off to the side, measuring only about the size of a piece of paper
and surrounded by other larger, less impressive paintings, was a gem of
the Parisian streets painted by Edouard
Cortes in the early 20th century. That encounter with one tiny painting ignited my interest to study Monets,
Manets, Van Goghs, Degas, Lautrecs, Caillebottes (the original urban impressionist), Arntzenius, Hassam, Bellows, and Cortes at the “Met,” the Hermitage,
and other museums and galleries. I now work to build a style and feel of the modern urban landscape all my own.
Since then I have 'allegedly' trespassed, climbed on roofs, and played chicken with cars and trains as a means to capture views of cities IN OUR TIMES. Moments that will
display for generations to come what things looked like in the 21st century.
All the best to you. Hope you enjoy and follow my travels and work,
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Suggested Links: MY HUMAN FACTORS & DESIGN WORK Dallas
Arts Revue BoundlessGallery YourGallery Jerrel
Sustaita (Ft. Worth Impressionist) McKinney
Avenue Contemporary Vortex Metal Design Jeff Bye (New England Impressionist) Nicholas Evans-Cato & Thomas Connolly (both New York City Cityscapes)