Jonathan Ryan Storm – Occ1
3 color silkscreen print
Edition of 25
12.5" x 16"
From a pair of silkscreen prints that are based on two small painted works by Jonathan Ryan Storm, an artist known for his complex plays on color, form and pattern.
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This pair of silkscreen prints are based on two small painted works by Jonathan Ryan Storm. Known for his complex plays on color, form and pattern in his paintings, we selected one vibrantly multi-colored work and one zippy monochrome piece to realize through screenprint. The punchy colors and geometric op-art quality to these pieces are well suited to the graphic silkscreen printing process.
Rather than the traditional plain canvas or linen, often Storm will use sourced patterned fabrics as the ground for his paintings. During the stretching process these textiles are irregularly warped and pulled, creating a captivating sense of unease or imbalance that he can then respond to through additional painted applications.
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Jonathan Ryan Storm (b. 1980, Phoenix, AZ) lives and works in Brattleboro, Vermont. He is a graduate in Metaphysics from Wheaton College (BA, 2003). Recent exhibitions have included Proper Headshrinker at David Shelton Gallery; Houston, TX and Communerism at Jaume Gallery; Greenfield, MA.
Storm’s work is about finding balance while solving a puzzle. As in the opening chess move, traps are laid where colors conflict with one another, where circles mirror each other and, in order to advance, some are sacrificed. Rather than the traditional plain canvas or linen, often Storm will use sourced patterned fabrics as the ground for his paintings. During the stretching process these textiles are irregularly warped and pulled, creating a captivating sense of unease or imbalance that he can then respond to through additional painted applications.
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Our typical framing practice is to float mount prints with 1-inch of space around the print. This is a method of framing that keeps the art fully visible in the frame and leaves the edges of the cotton papers exposed. A spacer is added to the frame to keep the artwork from touching the plexiglass. Float mounting requires adhering the print to an acid free foam core back or mat board using acid free linen tape.
UV-filtering plexiglass is used for all frames, an option that has become the industry standard. Plexiglass is lighter, scratch-resistant & shatter-resistant (essential for shipping). It also provides more UV protection and less glare than glass.
Standard Framing – We work with online framing company Simply Framed to offer three standard framing finishes; White, Natural and Black. For those interested in different finishes beyond these three, they can view the full selection of Simply Framed options and email us prior to purchase, allowing us to provide a quote and finalize arrangements.
More about the Standard Framing process
Premium Framing – We work with Boston-based fine art framers, Adjective Art & Framing to select specific framing options for each of our invited artist editions. Adjective builds custom-made contemporary hardwood frames for artists, collectors, galleries, and museums. Their standard line of moldings are milled from sustainably sourced hardwoods (often Ash, Maple, Walnut or Cherry) that are then custom stained or lacquered. Adjective backs all their frames with sturdy wooden strainers, reinforcing their structure and allowing their profiles to be narrower - an elegant way to present contemporary prints.
For those interested in different finishes beyond those we’ve selected, they can view the full offering of finishes from Adjective and email us prior to purchase, allowing us to provide a quote and finalize arrangements.
