Stephen A. Rybacki

Mixed Media Artist

Artist Statement

I am currently in the mid stages of finding my artist voice. Recently realizing my desire to create, and strength in my work, comes from surface textures and natural process results. I have a keen interest in natural oxidation: controlling it as a medium, and its variances on surfaces, and involving “rust” with mixed media. I enjoy isolating the delicate texture and beauty of the natural oxidation process through contrast with another material or surface.

     Often times a found object initiates my work: by incorporating it directly, imprinting, or as an inspiration to a composition. My process typically includes many layers of media, creating textures the viewer can feel. My works are delicate, yet sharp. Simple in color, but dynamic in organic expression. I hope to convey to my viewers the splendor in oxidation and texture that I have a passion for.

New News!

10-28-24: I'd like to wrap up 2024 with a STUDIO SALE! If anyone has been interested in collecting a piece or if you need a one of a kind gift check out the "Holiday Flash Sale" Link on the menu bar to see the available works listed at 40-50% OFF!

7-1-2024: Excited to announce I will be returning for the 4th year in a row to the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica CA for "The Other Art Fair"! This year I'm going all out with a larger booth space and over 30 new works ranging in sizes from 6"x6" all the way to 48"x48". Hoping to see you there!

2-1-2024: Upcoming Exhibition! I'll be returning to Sandstone Gallery in Laguna Beach, CA as the featured guest artist for all of March 2024. We are hosting the opening reception with the Laguna Beach Art Walk on Thursday, March 7th. Hope to see you there!

8-18-2023: New Catalog is out! This catalog is a collection of photos of new work created from October 2022-August 2023. Check out the Instagram for a sneak peak.

8-1-2023: Excited to announce I will exhibiting in TWO locations simultaneously during the month of September! Sept. 21-24 I'll be returning to The Other Art Fair for my third time at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica CA . And for the months of Sept-Oct I'll be the guest artist at Sandstone Gallery, in Laguna Beach CA. Check out my Instagram for more info!

1-9-2023: Really thankful to announce that the SaatchiArt Platform has selected me as one of "23 Artist To Collect in 2023". Over 100,000 mail copies will be sent out from SaatchiArt across to US households, curators, and trade/hospitality clients.