::: URBAN IMPRESSIONIST - Ryan J. Vojir :::

Ryan J. Vojir [pron. 'Voy-er' (Czech) (b. 1975)] born in Cleveland, OH and currently resides in Dallas, TX.

Artistically inclined from childhood, I went to Ohio State and Georgia Tech for design, mixed things up a bit by serving in the Marines and flying helicopters, and am now a professional interface designer, artist, and somewhat of a nomad.

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 the Impressionists (especially Caillebotte) (the original urban impressionist), as well as 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 2002, 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,