On this episode our guest is Ryan Koopmans, an artist who explores the relationship between nature & architecture, creating surreal representations of existing physical spaces.

Recorded on May 12, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Getting Started As An Artist
(05:03) Influence Of Living In Different Environments
(08:49) Architectural Photography
(11:43) The Wild Within Project
(16:33) Contrasting Elements In Ryan's Artwork
(18:46) Transforming Physical Spaces Into Digital Experiences
(23:19) Collaborating with Alice Wexell
(25:53) Relationship Between Natural And Artificial Worlds
(28:16) Incorporating Music Into Visual Art
(30:49) Exploring Creativity Through Commercial Projects
(34:34) What Makes A Piece Of Art Worth Collecting?
(38:46) Influence Of Collectors On Ryan's Art
(41:08) Building Relationships With Collectors
(43:48) Jim Carey's Purchase Of Ryan's Work "Devotion"
(46:51) Finding More About Ryan's Artwork