Nigel Ryan

A lifelong Londoner with a deep connection to the ever-evolving rhythm of the city, Nigel Ryan is a photographer whose work moves fluidly between precise documentary observation and abstract visual poetry. His practice is rooted in both capturing real moments with clarity and crafting complex, layered compositions that explore impression, atmosphere and movement.

Often blending as many as 40 or 50 exposures in a single piece, he “paints” with his camera, constructing textured, multifaceted images that gradually reveal themselves over time. Each viewing invites fresh discoveries, as hidden details and subtle emotional cues emerge from the layers.

Whether photographing a fleeting moment on a busy street or reimagining familiar landmarks through experimental techniques, his work consistently aims to offer viewers something both visually compelling and emotionally resonant. Through intentional camera movement, long exposures, and multi-exposure collaging, he distils both the energy and stillness of a place, often reflecting a personal sense of curiosity, contemplation, and connection.

Drawn repeatedly back to London for inspiration, his photography is as much about presence as it is about perspective, capturing the extraordinary in ...

My work has been exhibited at the following shows/galleries:

Thessaloniki Art Fair, Greece (November 2019)

The Hinterland Gallery, Vienna (January 2020)

Espaço Espelho D'agua Lisbon (February 2020)

The Laurent Gallery, Melbourne (January and April 2020 - postponed)

Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece (May 2020)

The Photography Show 2020, NEC Birmingham (cancelled but held online)

FotoZA Gallery. Johannesburg (February 2022)

The Photohouse, Tel Aviv, Isreal (September 2022)

Valid World Hall, Barcelona, Spain (October 2022)

W3 Gallery, London, England (April 2023, April 2024, June 2024)

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