making the invisible, visible

Rya Wu (b. 1993) is a self-taught abstract artist working in painting, glass, and wire sculptures utilizing found materials and upcycled textiles. Drawing from her diverse background in psychology, silversmithing, life coaching, and jewelry making, her art is an open invitation for personal reflection, resonating with the experiences, truths, and emotions of her audience.

With over ten years of experience in jewelry and fashion, Rya creates precious and delicate baubles for the free spirited individualist, the classic minimalist, and the discerning collector.

From the artist: Hiya, I'm Rya. Whatever you're experiencing right now – any feelings, sensations, memories, questions – it's all welcome here. My work is rooted in making the invisible visible and tangible, which I believe has the power to create deep, transformative shifts within. I strive to listen to my guides and play with colors, textures, rhythms, and forms to give our internal experiences a visual voice. Through my art, I hope to affirm and celebrate those on a similar journey. Xx, Rya

see, meet, experience, learn

Upcoming Events

Cafe Exhibit at Miro Tea - September 1st -30th

Shifting Sands at The Fishbowl - Opening 9/7 5-8pm

Past Exhibits

2023

Between Bodies, Miro Tea, Seattle, WA

Form/ Function II, Big Gin, Seattle, WA
 
Matrix Reclaimed,
The Fishbowl, Seattle, WA | Curated by Rya

Unwritten, 
The Fishbowl, Seattle, WA | Curated by Rya

Have You Eaten: Meryenda,
Kasama Space, Seattle, WA | Curated by Rya Wu

Pioneer Square Art Walk
, Kasama Space, Seattle, WA

The Feels,
Axis Gallery, Seattle, WA

Have You Eaten,
Slip Gallery, Seattle, WA | Curated by Rya Wu


2022

Falling into Place, Upstairs Off Alley, Seattle, WA

Life is but a Dream, BallardWorks, Seattle, WA 

Dreaming Together, Willows Orchard, Whidbey Island, WA

Birthing a Dream, Base Camp Studios, Seattle, WA

Tender Excavations, Found, Seattle, WA 

Intersections, Graphite Gallery, Edmonds, WA 

Lucid Dreams in Urban SoundscapesCity of Light Gallery, Seattle, WA 

Love, Art, & Heartbreak, Nepantla Cultural Arts Center & Gallery, Seattle, WA 

2021

Form/Function, Miro Tea, Seattle, WA
Tender Excavations, Seattle Recreative, Seattle, WA

Modern Margins, Milk Gallery, Tacoma, WA

Projects

coming soon xx

Offerings and Services

Creative Coaching with Rya

Portfolio Review with Rya - coming soon xx

Intuitive Painting with Rya - coming back soon xx

press

Read about the Have You Eaten exhibit here.
Read more about Rya's process here.