Brothers Jack Ryan Garcia and James Ganyan Garcia have created a series of works celebrating the local wildlife and environment
they grew up with. Born and raised in Palm Springs, they possess an intimate relationship with the
Coachella Valley’s unique landscape. Jack, a woodworker, and James, a painter, collaboratively
produced pieces under the name Cypress as well as individually creating works for this exhibition.
James describes “Cypress” as a “…reflective homage to growing up in the desert in the early ‘80s. In
these desert lots, thriving ecosystems of diverse fauna and flora were abundant. Along with
tumbleweeds, lizards would come over often to greet us at the door. Male cicadas would scream their
mating calls, forming an ear-piercing choir stationed in our tamarind tree. The deserts surrounding us
became our playground and we shared it with the animals that called it home. Our works are inspired
by these recollections, thru paint, assemblage and modern furniture.
JACK RYAN GARCIA – A woodworker and cabinetmaker by trade, Jack’s art pieces and furniture
combine functionality and clean modern design. He uses unique and exotic wood species, textures,
and grain patterns with an organic aesthetic.
JAMES GANYAN GARCIA – A San Francisco based artist, James is a SFSU graduate (BA Art ‘02).
His works have been in numerous exhibitions across the United States and the Philippines. He
combines his love for character driven art, wildlife, and portraiture into his work, blending narratives to
create a fantastical world of creatures and beings living in his own mythos.
Opening reception: Saturday, February 9th, 2013 from 6:00 -10:00 p.m.
Gallery address: 333 N. Palm Canyon, #118 in the Amado Center.
The show is on view from February 9th – March 2nd, 2013.
