"Fragments exhibition by Ryan Jones at Caldwell Snyder Gallery" Photograph

Ryan Jones is an acclaimed American artist known for bold large scale paintings. Born in California in 1981, Ryan lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. His artistic journey began at a young age and was influenced by his study of art at Stanford University where renowned artist Enrique Chagoya provided mentorship. Primarily self taught as an oil painter, after college Jones worked as a matte painter for George Lucas on scores of Hollywood films where his eye for cinematic intrigue helped mold a distinct lens through which he viewed the world. Jones’ work now embraces and challenges the traditions of realist painting with an exploration of contemporary practices and observations. His artwork is included in a number of prestigious private collections and has been showcased in galleries, museums and art fairs around the world.