Ep. #17: Altered States - Ryan Parker on Documenting the Subtly Transformed American Landscape

🎙️ Welcome to Ep. #17 of The Urbanaut Podcast, presented in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. Today, we're thrilled to explore the artistic journey of Ryan Parker, a lens-based artist whose profound connection to landscape and community narratives shines through in his work. Born in Twentynine Palms, California, and raised in a military family, Ryan's experiences have deeply influenced his exploration of the American landscape's altered states. About Our Guest: Ryan Parker Ryan Parker, born in 1989 and based in Bozeman, Montana, is a documentarian and artist whose lens-based practice examines the intricate relationship between industrial standardization, economic upheaval, and their impacts on small communities. His work, celebrated in exhibitions across the nation and featured in various publications, documents the hinterland—spaces reshaped by human and economic activities. Ryan's projects, including "Hinterland," "Prairie," and "A Pool Among the Rock," reveal the subtle yet profound narratives of landscapes in transition. Tune in to this episode to: * Uncover the inspirations and motivations behind Ryan's evocative projects. * Dive deep into the stories of "Hinterland," "Prairie," and "A Pool Among the Rock." * Reflect on the powerful interplay between landscape, memory, and community in Ryan's work. Don't forget to: * Subscribe to our channel for more episodes that delve into the world of art and photography. * Like and share this episode to celebrate the nuanced exploration of landscape and identity. * Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. OUTLINE: 0:00 - Most Replayed 1:35 - Meet Ryan Parker3:23 - Ryan’s Background and Artistic Beginnings10:15 - From business to art12:03 - Influences 15:16 - What inspires Ryan to photograph21:56 - Artistic Inspirations24:00 - The role of research 33:31 - Exploring the Concept of "Hinterland"58:57 - "Prairie" 1:10:08 - "A Pool Among the Rock" and the Influence of T.S. Eliot 1:16:29 - Thoughts on teaching and image culture1:22:17 - Advice for Emerging Artists SOCIAL: * Twitter: /UrbanautPodcast * Facebook: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Instagram: /TheUrbanautPodcast * Support on Patreon: /TheUrbanautPodcast #RyanParker #TheUrbanautPodcast #Photography #DocumentaryPhotography #LandscapeArt #Hinterland #Prairie #APoolAmongTheRock #VisualNarrative #ArtisticExploration #urbanautica #PatrickLeeHubbard