Ryan Wiese
Ryan Wiese is a contemporary painter and sculptor whose work blends bold color, organic form, and a tactile sensitivity to materials. With a clean, playful sensibility, he creates vibrant paintings alongside sculptures made from upcycled wood and layers of transparent glass or acrylic.
Since 2005, painting has been at the center of Ryan’s work, but in recent years, sculpture has become an extension to his practice. His mixed-media pieces expand the language of his paintings, with continued care for crisp lines paired with the weight & beauty of wood.
Influenced by the quiet patterns of nature—rippling water, layered landscapes, shifting light—Ryan’s work reflects a love of curiosity, balance, and joyful precision. His pieces have been featured on chocolate packaging and collected both nationally and abroad. Through it all, he invites viewers into a world where color & line guide the work, and playfulness is given space to breathe.