“Ryan Stanley's images are somehow both keenly–and gently–observant without feeling intrusive. His skill in street photography ranges from striking, unposed portraits to naturally occurring tableaus of everyday objects and people. For me, some of Stanley's most memorable images are those that use layers of reflection to build depth and encourage curiosity. His powerful images also serve as an invaluable record of the protests.”

“Ryan Stanley's photo series ‘Small Town Rural’ has been a joy to have on the walls of the Lucas Schoolhouse and has sparked conversation and shown a glimpse of rural life that is often forgotten in the city. We are looking forward to seeing what Ryan does next.”

“Ryan's work looks to document the photographer's own reaction to the subjects as much as the subjects themselves. This is because the artist is searching and investigating with his camera at least as much as he is telling with his pictures. This is an important distinction from work that simply wishes to document a person, place or event; The trajectory of Ryan's photography changes according to what he learns about and from his subjects versus crossing things off a prescribed checklist, and this rewards the photographer as much as the viewer.”