Ryan has worked as an illustrator and digital designer in NYC for nearly 10 years.

In an effort to push back against generative artificial inteligence, he has recently turned his focus toward creating physical, labor-intensive artwork.

"A digital image can now be made instantly, and is lost easily. I don't want to be lost with it."

The First Flower is about finding strength in delicate things. Flowers will die. Glass may break. Life will happen. Creativity will find a way, and so will you.