#ryanthomasmonahan

: Describe your work environment – Music, TV, Movies, things you
drink/smoke, time of day etc Ryan Monahan: Well I have two types of days now that I became a parent. When its just me in the studio… loud music, loud movies, smoking pot and drinking coffee all the live long day… these days I start work at 4am and work steady until 4pm this gives me some extra time to help my wife with our son and what not. I take great pride in my studio, its basically a huge version of my childhood bedroom, toys and posters and art. It is a pretty creative spot. “Wet Paint” - Board, paper, metal, wood, resin, plastic and solid wood frame/felt backing - 10” x 8” x 2”- Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery #minature #streetview (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsKg_VAMcu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1non744nbu1nc

: What are some of the responses you hear in regards to your work? Ryan Monahan: I typically hear good things! I think folks are really drawn to the authenticity of the work. I strive to add details that make you just look at it and think it feels right..even if it’s something odd. With this new body of work I’m excited for people to see everything out from behind glass. Getting as close as you can to the work to see the details “Red Gate” - Board, paper, metal, tissue and solid wood frame/felt backing - 14” x 17” x 5”- Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnFPWIBwRJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c9yz0ksvkit

: How many hours do your pieces generally take to complete/info about your process, etc Ryan Monahan: It depends on the piece, size and over all complexity really. They can get pretty extensive. The piece titled ‘Show World’ was a labor of love. To create the bulbs, I individually sanded each pearl pin to a dull finish to create the right bulb appearance. Details such as that add many hours to the process. Some highly involved pieces like Lincoln Hall can take up to 300 hours to create. “Show World” - Board, paper, metal, plexi and solid wood frame/felt backing - 18” x 26” x 6”- Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery #minature #trompeloeil (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcpB2nA0Qk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aygsfhkb0j6p

: What is currently influencing you that might surprise people? Ryan Monahan: Oh shit this is always so hard, I couldn’t even tell ya… I’ve always had a hard time determining where my influences come from. I’m just always running on full steam and I cant even slow down to notice where its coming from – ha. “Kitten Club” - Board, paper, plaster, foam and solid wood frame/felt backing - 15” x 18” - Hangs on the wall or sits on a flat surface - Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery #arte (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVdTy4h264/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r7kc8mm0z8qi

: This show focuses on “tricking” the viewer, tells us what about that aspect you enjoy, hate, etc Ryan Monahan: I love working for that goal, having a viewer question what a item or area is made from. I use so many various materials you would often be surprised what some stuff is made out of. “Burnt” - Board, Paper, Plaster, Foam solid wood frame/felt backing - 14” x 17” - Signed & Dated 2018 Part of our current group show “Fake Views” - Visit our website for additional details and info via link in our profile. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #painting #artexhibition #fakeviews #sculpture #minature #mixedmedia #fineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLVhmNBqy-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qotbn1l8jvo5

Saturday night we unveil “Fake Views” a group show featuring Ryan Monahan (above), Joe Suzuki, Dylan Martinez and Mitchell Spain. All four of these artists create work that will fool your art viewing sensibilities - Join us from 7-9pm this Saturday night - Free & Open to the public - Contact us for an online preview of artwork. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #fakeviews #trompeloeil #sculpture #mixedmedia #artwork #arte #artoftheday #contemporaryart #denver #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7Lw0fg26y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b4l702f4tryi

Make sure you join us this Saturday night when we welcome Ryan Monahan to the gallery for the opening reception of “Fake Views” featuring Ryan, Dylan Martinez, Joe Suzuki and Mitchell Spain. Ryan has created a bunch of new pieces that need to be seen in person to fully appreciate, he might even tell you how he makes this awesome stuff! Join us Saturday, November 10th from 7-9pm - Free & Open to the public - Contact us for a preview of available artwork. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #sculpture #mixedmedia #fakeviews #artexhibition #contemporaryart #trompeloeil #denver #artoftheday #artwork #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0FJpZBcnE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o3umg47g9zdu

Very excited to unveil a new body of work by Ryan Thomas Monahan on Saturday, November 10th from 7-9pm - Ryan is part of our group show “Fake Views” alongside Joe Suzuki, Mitchell Spain and Dylan Martinez - Contact us for a preview of available work - Visit our website for additional info. @what_thehell #ryanthomasmonahan #art #sculpture #fakeviews #artwork #mixedmedia #artexhibition #trompeloeil #artsy #arte #denver #artgallery #blackbookgallery (at Black Book Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BppwgsTgjj-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13kxe2waqpji