Stephen Rybacki

"My work is an exploration of transformation and time. Through innovative oxidation techniques, I collaborate with natural processes to create abstract compositions that capture moments of change and evolution. Each piece becomes a dialogue between control and chaos."

"Living and working in Los Angeles, I'm inspired by the city's industrial landscape and the beautiful decay found in urban environments. I incorporate found materials and salvaged objects, giving new life to elements that others might overlook."

"The oxidation process itself becomes a metaphor for transformation - rust, patina, and chemical reactions create unpredictable patterns and textures that I guide but never fully control. This collaboration with chemistry and time results in works that are both planned and spontaneous."