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Ryan Carrington: Contradictions

June 18, 2021 - September 12, 2021

Finlayson Gallery

Ryan Carrington’s work utilizes symbols of Americana to bridge issues of labor, class, work ethic and economics with his personal and family history. His exhibition, Contradictions, investigates the rich conceptual history that pre-worn garments have to share. Through his use of blue and white-collar uniforms to create American flags, Carrington provokes conversations about how we value each other in our ever-changing society.

Exhibition contents

  1. Coming Home by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Coming Home, 2021

    Laborer's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts, Nectites

    338 x 48 in (858.52 x 121.92 cm)

  2. Enough To Go Around by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Enough To Go Around, 2021

    Plywood, Steel, Neckties

    60 x 60 x 15 in (152.4 x 152.4 x 38.1 cm)

  3. Flag #5 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #5, 2015

    Carpenter's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts, and Neckties

    36 x 68 in (91.44 x 172.72 cm)

  4. Flag #6 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #6, 2015

    Carpenter's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts, and Neckties

    68 x 36 in (172.72 x 91.44 cm)

  5. Flag #15 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #15, 2017

    Painter's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts

    36 x 68 in (91.44 x 172.72 cm)

  6. Flag #17 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #17, 2019

    Carpenter's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts, and Neckties

    68 x 36 in (172.72 x 91.44 cm)

  7. Flag #18 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #18, 2019

    Carpenter's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts, and Neckties

    68 x 36 in (172.72 x 91.44 cm)

  8. Flag #19 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #19, 2020

    Hospital Scrubs and Lab Coats

    36 x 68 in (91.44 x 172.72 cm)

  9. Flag #20 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #20, 2020

    Hospital Scrubs and Lab Coats

    68 x 36 in (172.72 x 91.44 cm)

  10. Flag #21 (Naturalization) by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Flag #21 (Naturalization), 2021

    Wedding Dress

    24 x 45 in (60.96 x 114.3 cm)

  11. Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #1 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #1, 2020

    Chalk Snap-Line, Plywood, U.V. Archival Varnish

    48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

  12. Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #2 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #2, 2020

    Chalk Snap-Line, Plywood, U.V. Archival Varnish

    48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

  13. Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #3 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #3, 2020

    Chalk Snap-Line, Plywood, U.V. Archival Varnish

    48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

  14. Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #4 by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Gingham Chalk Line Drawing #4, 2020

    Chalk Snap-Line, Plywood, U.V. Archival Varnish

    48 x 36 in (121.92 x 91.44 cm)

  15. Star Spangled Banner by Ryan Carrington, Image 1.

    Ryan Carrington

    Star Spangled Banner, 2019

    Painter's Pants, Suits, Collared Shirts

    66 x 70 in (167.64 x 177.8 cm)