About

Ryan is a self-taught artist from Reno, NV, whose work blends nature, folklore, and surrealism with a touch of the psychedelic. Growing up surrounded by Nevada’s vast landscapes, he developed a deep appreciation for the wild and the unknown—an influence that runs through his dreamlike compositions. His paintings explore the intersection of organic life and digital existence, where animals, symbols, and technology fuse into surreal narratives.  

With a background in pop surrealism, Harris’ work invites viewers into a space between reality and myth, often reflecting on the ways human perception is shaped by both nature and an increasingly digital world. His pieces are rich in texture, color, and meaning, combining traditional techniques with contemporary themes.  

When he’s not painting, Harris enjoys being out in nature, gathering inspiration from the shifting balance between the physical and virtual. His art is a reflection of that connection—an ongoing search for meaning in the spaces between the seen and the unseen.  
 
-Education

Self Taught

 

-Selected Group Shows

2025
"Pschedelicatessen" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"Spotlight Exhibition" Arch Enemy Gallery (Philadelphia)

2024
"Postcard Show" Brassworks Gallery (Portland)
"P.S. 9" Nucleus Gallery (Portland)
"D'Lux" Brassworks Gallery (Portland)
"A/B Test" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"What A Strange Place This Is" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"A Little Vacation" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"Gazing Into Infinity" WOWxWOW (Virtual)
"Monochromagic 7" WOWxWOW (Virtual)

2023
"Mushi Mushi" Helvella Gallery (Oakland)
"A/B Test" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"Year Of The Rabbit" Modern Eden (San Francisco)
"Rainbows Are Visions II" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"Meow Brow" Gallery Ergo (Seattle)
"Higher Frequencies" WOWxWOW (Virtual)

2022
"New Vangaurd III” (Keep Contemporary, Santa Fe)
“Small Works” (Beinart, Brunswick, AUS)
"Salut 7 Coaster Show" (Nucleus Gallery, Portland)
“Green Around The Gills” (Ergo Gallery, Seattle)
“Power In Numbers 7” (Nucleus Gallery, Los Angeles)
“Mushi Mushi” (Helvella Gallery, Oakland)

2021
“Actual Size” (Modern Eden, San Francisco)
“Power In Numbers 6” (Nucleus Gallery, Los Angeles)

2020
“Remastered II” (Faultline Gallery, Oakland)

2019
“Hive Gallery Anniversary Show” (Hive Gallery, Los Angeles)
“Electric Sheep” (Statix Gallery, Seattle)
“Tarot Card” (Hive Gallery, Los Angeles)