In My Garden VI

CURATED BY KYUNGSHIL CHOI             24 October - 22 November 2025

Ryan Art Gallery is proud to present In My Garden VI, the latest series by Ryan Kim, an artist deeply inspired by the natural world. This collection of floral paintings captures the subtle beauty and rhythms of life in the garden. Each painting is born from careful observation, yet shaped by the imagination, allowing Kim to explore how time, color, and movement appear in nature. Through his work, he invites viewers to slow down and notice the small details often overlooked—the curve of a petal, the shimmer of light on a leaf, or the quiet energy that flows through every living thing.

In In My Garden VI, the garden is more than a subject; it becomes a space of reflection and sanctuary. Here, time seems to move gently, following natural cycles of growth, bloom, and return. Each flower is treated with care and respect, its essence captured in layers of color, delicate brushwork, and attention to light. Kim’s paintings balance calm and energy, showing both the fragility and the strength present in nature. The works encourage viewers to consider the connections between life and time, growth and change, stillness and movement.

For Kim, flowers are more than decoration; they are symbols of life, change, and renewal. They remind us of the beauty in impermanence and the patterns that shape our world. His paintings reflect a heightened sensitivity to the senses: light seems to carry emotion, shadows hold depth, and even sound can feel colorful. The chirping of birds, the warmth of sunlight on water, and the quiet rhythm of a garden all find their way into his compositions.

Through In My Garden VI, Ryan Kim invites viewers to experience nature as something living and present. The paintings are not only visual images but experiences that encourage a closer connection with the world around us. They open a space for reflection, for noticing the gentle rhythms of life, and for finding joy in the small, often unnoticed moments of the natural world.

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Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 24th, from 12 to 2 PM