This week’s episode is full of time-jumping, storytelling, and the kind of connections that remind us why creativity matters. Ry joins us from Halifax, and right away he and John bond over their East Coast roots and accents, trading stories of growing up on the coast and how place shapes identity. Ry reflects on the huge role his parents played in supporting his creative path, sharing how their encouragement gave him the confidence to explore and take risks in his art.

Over the years, Ry has shifted and experimented with many mediums—tattoos, murals, and large three-dimensional sculptures—before landing on something truly distinctive: highly original, colorful, and functional furniture that pushes the boundaries of what art can be. Along the way, we hear about the drive, curiosity, and playfulness that fuel his process.

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