Emphasize Equality
Ryan Camden
Ryan Camden was born in Jesup, GA in 1993. Having grown up both next to the sea and in close proximity to Savannah, GA, his love of the outdoors and architecture grew tremendously. Throughout his life, Ryan has always been fascinated by images and how the world is represented through the eyes of others. Naturally, he was drawn to painting. This interest was cultivated during his teenage years and further developed when he spent summers camping.
After completing his studies, Ryan delved even more into public pieces, which involved making art more accessible to the community. This is what drew him to this art installation. It had a strong message and created a moment for the community to celebrate and share.
The inspiration for the art installation came from a feeling of change. This project stood out against the noise of everything else. Its message was simple, straightforward, and inspiring. With hesitation to share his views in the current state of society, Ryan knew something was not right and that silence was dangerous. He spent time researching the history of Wilmington and creating a thoughtful mural design. The design for the “E” highlights Black excellence and the remarkable history of so many in Wilmington. Ryan was an artist, but had never painted a mural before. This was his mural debut and it was a challenge he welcomed and embraced. Through this entire process, Ryan felt a connection to his community that he had never known. Lifting the voices of great people that made Wilmington iconic pushed the design farther than he could have envisioned. He hopes that when you see this mural you see a united community, built on love and compassion. And please, support what really matters.
Ryan is also a real estate broker, specializing in short term rentals and investment properties. Ryan lives and works in Wilmington, surrounded by the sea and the city that he loves. He still continues to create pieces of art that inspire change and honors the beauty around us.
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