Ryan Sangalang

As a child of 6, I slipped, fell into a deep pool and almost drowned. Fortunately, another child, pulled me out.

Years later as a teen, I was body boarding at the beach. The tide took me far away. A giant wave knocked me off my board and the current pulled me under.

After what felt like an eternity of struggle within the waves, I prayed for saving. If granted I promised to live my life to the fullest. My prayer was heard and I was washed back onto shore.

In my heart, living life to the fullest means seeing the world and creating art. Fulfilling my promise, I’ve been pursuing photography and travel. I have travelled to over 23 countries. I travel to a foreign country at least once a year, but usually 2 or 3, because I love experiencing cultures. Cultures and experiences have influenced my art.

It would be an honor to be chosen as an artist for the Portal IV exhibition through Lark Gallery.

My name is Ryan Sangalang and I am a photographer and digital artist.

I specialize in surreal photomontages with a focus on portraiture and nature. Non-human elements in my photomontages, such as the animals, structures and environment, are collected from my travels in other countries. I’m in love with light. I print on metal because of the depth of light.

I was born in Los Angeles. I went to school locally. I started learning photography on my own and through the help of other photographers. I’m a believer in direct experience and experimentation.

I love all types of art such as unusual atmospheric music, cultural stories and fictional literature. Its a range of experiences that contribute to my work.