I have been a little obsessed with Rob Ryan romantic works for quite some time now. so when i read that he would be relocating his studio to summer set house i got very excited.
the idea of being able to look round one of your idols studios seem very special, a glimps into the world of a artists mined and habitat.
however, once there my bubble was burst, or at least bruised when i saw 3 girls working on a huge Rob Ryan piece. this too away form the magic, the idea of rob spending hours and overs lovingly cutting out his creations, seeing it slowly form, a labor of love. but no , instead it was his interns getting the blisters, and no credit.
in some ways, I wish i had not gone, but then again, you cant live in a fantasy world, which is exactly what Ryans art is, romantic fantasy.
A very disheartening visit, but also a well needed reality check.
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