Over the Influence is pleased to present “HERE COMES THE ROOSTER,” a solo exhibition of new works on paper by Ryan Travis Christian from 04 September – 03 October at Over the Influence, Hong Kong. There will be an opening reception held on Thursday 03 September 2020 from 6 – 8 PM.

Ryan Travis Christian’s surreal personal narratives explore the paradoxical relationship between childish cartoons and sinister themes. Inspired by life in his small, suburban-Chicago hometown, Christian’s distinctive visual world has recently expanded to include commentary on current crises across the globe – issues such as immigration, class, depression, and the American dream. Influenced by vintage political cartoons and hand-drawn animation, Christian’s monochromatic charcoal drawings contemplate the outdated technological and material nature of the origins of his cartoonish aesthetic. 

Gallery address: G/F & 1/F, 159 Hollywood Road, Central