Frank Ryan "New Paintings" at the Charles Campbell Gallery September 6, 2007

Charles Campbell Gallery presents new paintings by Frank Ryan. This is his second 2007 solo show since receiving his MFA in painting and drawing from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2006. Earlier this year he exhibited with the Walter Maciel Gallery in Los Angeles.

The works in this exhibition are based on a combination of source material, i.e. photographs, digital video and photography as well as observational drawings. Many of the newest pieces are based on security camera footage recorded by computers - and made available by computers. The images are of hotel lobbies, restaurants, bars, and storefronts as well as ports, cathedrals, urban streets and even living rooms.

Ryan’s only access to these places is through the Internet. He comments that people frequenting them most likely have no idea that their image is online for others to see. These works, as an extension of the artist, question the ownership of experience and the rights to one’s own image.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday noon to 5:00 and by appointment

Reception for the artist Saturday September 8, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Official Website: http://campbellgallerysf.com