Storytelling

Fantasy and Community

By Karl Cole, posted on Nov 13, 2024

Ryan Gardell is a mixed-media artist who works primarily in painting both on canvases and walls. He embodies the contemporary street art ethos of community involvement, beautification of neighborhoods, and uplifting community spirit. Gardell is also a graphic designer who enjoys illustration, photo-editing, motion graphics, and animation. It is his street art that he considers his most powerful tool because of its ability to communicate complex emotions to the widest possible audience.

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