BRYAN STRYESKI
Bryan Stryeski’s work is deeply influenced by Piet Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie Woogie, a painting that fascinated him from a young age. What first appeared as a purely abstract composition revealed itself as a vibrant portrait of Manhattan’s rhythm and energy. That duality—the ability to be both abstract and representational—continues to shape his artistic vision.
Stryeski’s creative process is rooted in observation of his surroundings. Long walks through urban, suburban, and natural spaces provide inspiration, guiding the evolution of his imagery. The resulting works function as imaginative landscapes, capturing the energy, complexity, and beauty embedded in the environments we move through. His practice spans multiple projects across varied scales, mediums, and techniques—ranging from abstraction to more literal visual languages—each exploring different modes of representation.
At the heart of his approach is a balance between intuition and intention. Drawing from shared landscapes, Stryeski creates work that is both visually engaging and conceptually reflective, while leaving space for open interpretation. Ever evolving, his art seeks to evoke wonder, foster deeper connections to our environments, and resonate as a shared experience of the world around us.
Education
Yale University School of Art, New Haven, CT:
Master of Fine Arts
Maine College of Art & Design, Portland, ME:
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Artists Studied Under
Mel Bochner
Carroll Dunham
Rochelle Feinstein
Peter Halley
Ellen Lesperance
Sam Messer
Bruce Pearson
Cesar Pelli
Johnnie Ross
Suzane Song
Kara Walker
Collections
Seattle University
Body of Work
2000-10: Sequential (sold out)
2000-20: Information Overload (sold out)
2005-15: Landopolis (available)
2010-current: Hover (available)
2015-current: Windswept (available)
2016-25: Landshape (sold out)
2018-current: Landform (available)
2020-current: Assimilation (available)