RYAN TAFT
Ryan is a multidisciplinary creative. That focuses on visual art ranging in mediums from sculpture, painting, illustration, and design. Much of his work revolves around different subcultures.
Pick up this print at Zone 3
ARTIST Q&A
Born: Unknown
Currently lives: Jamaica Plain
Title of artwork: For The Old Man
What’s it about? I made this piece in memory of Jake Phelps, the editor of thrasher magazine. Jake had the mentality of an older brother that would mess with you to make you better, push you to do things way outside your comfort zone but with the intention for you to progress and become better. I was fortunate enough to skate with him a few times, and it did have a lasting impression on me as an artist. Jake helped shape what skateboarding is today, and without skateboarding, I would not be a working creative. Skateboarding introduced me to everything I love in music, art, design, and everything else I’m interested in.
Where else can we find your work? On instagram @wolfpits or my website ryantaftcreative.com
What would your last meal be? I have no idea
If it was your turn to host book club, which title would you choose? Dune
Go-to karaoke song? I don’t have one but I should figure that out
Favorite place in Allston/Brighton for takeout? Kimchipapi
What have you learned about your creative practice over the last year? That i’m not constantly chasing a deadline and I can take time with my pieces.
A piece of advice you would give to your pre-pandemic self? Work will be around tomorrow, but friends might not be.
