The American artist Kathleen Ryan works with glass and plastic beads to make beautiful sculptures of rotten fruit. Born in 1984 her work is exceptional.
Ryan composes her sculptural installations in a variety of materials from cast iron and precious stones, to found objects including bowling bowls. The artist has a pre-occupation with natural forms, juxtaposed with industrial manufacture, and alongside motifs which reference the classical sculptural tradition and the artist’s interest in archaeology.
