Artists

RYCA

Ryan Callanan (RYCA)  graduated from art school in 2002 and was inspired to create his first print ‘Ona Islam’ after visiting the acclaimed London exhibition of Banksy works 'Santa’s Ghetto' in 2006. Other sources of inspiration include cults classic Star Wars franchise, Pop Art and the Renaissance.
Drawing inspiration for his career as a 3D sign writer, RYCA incorporates a wide use of materials including resin and glass into his sculptural pieces.

RYCA’s 'Acid Cup' made headlines in 2014 when he made a handcrafted replicate of the World Cup trophy, to coincide with the 2014 tournament in Brazil. Big Beat DJ and Brighton hero Fatboy Slim loved RYCA's sculpture so much he took one on tour with him as he played a host of huge gigs around the country. He has exhibited worldwide and collaborated with a number of well respected artists including Ben Eine, David Walker and Stik. In 2006 he created Reservoir Troopers (red) that sold out. www.instagram.com/ryca_artist

Francis Bacon 

On show is a pastel drawing that Francis Bacon donated to his Italian lover Cristiano Lovatelli Ravarino between 1977 and 1992. Many of the works are concerned with the image of crucifixion often referenced by Francis Bacon in his art to embody life’s horror as he could not find a subject as valid to embrace all the nuances of human feelings and behaviours. The Francis Bacon Collection of the drawings donated to Cristiano Lovatelli Ravarino: www.francisbaconcollection.com