Ryan “Y anoe” Sarfati
PERSONAL SUMMARY
YANOE (Ya-know)
Ryan “Yanoe” Sarfati, is a Belgium American contemporary artist best known for his large- scale murals and evocatively veristic aesthetic. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Yanoe forged his urban art identity as a graffiti writer, crafting wild-style, interlocking lettering radiating with energy. Yanoe relocated to Los Angeles during the early 1990s and has since become a formidable, prolific force in the mural and installation scene. With site-specific murals in cities ranging from Tulsa, OK to Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA, Yanoe creates work that is an important integer of placemaking. Developed over his multi-decade career, Yanoe has a keen understanding of mass and space and is elegantly versed at translating multidimensional modalities, like Brutalist architecture, into dynamic, unidimensional walls. In more recent years, Yanoe has pivoted the intentionality of his practice to fine art, exploring studio painting and commercial partnerships with companies such as: Nike, Urban Decay, Headspace, Google, Apple, Facebook, and Netflix.
EXPERIENCE
ARTIST / MURALIST (Freelance)
Self employed - Los Angeles, CA 2015 - Present (Most recent below) Using Computers, artistic tools and specialist software to create stunning artwork for large scale murals and other art related projects. Working closely with Mural Agencies, Community leaders and the public globally.
• “Alma” 2022 - Champaign, IL - Large-scale mural for the University of Illinois • “Together We Bloom” 2022 - Cedar Rapids, IA - Large-scale mural for the City of Cedar Rapids • “Rise Above” 2021 - Inglewood, CA - Large-scale mural with sculptural installation of acrylic and LED lighting. Managed a budget of $250k
• “The Majestic” 2021 - Tulsa, OK - Commissioned by Tulsa Parking Authority for the City of Tulsa, approx. 15,000 sq. ft., currently the largest AR mural in the world surpassing our last project.
Managed a budget of $225K (logistics, supplies, subcontractors, etc.); Completed in 5 weeks • “The Journey” 2019 - Colombus, OH - 11,000 sq. ft. mural project with one of the largest AR experiences in the world. Managed a budget of $150K (logistics, supplies, subcontractors, etc.); Completed in 5 weeks
STORYBOARD ARTIST / SET PAINTER (IATSE Local 800)
Caviar / Freelance - Hollywood, CA 2010 - Present
• Set Painter / Designer and storyboard artist for the TV and Film industry • Nominated for a VMA (Set Design Katy Perry’s Bon Appetite music video) • Worked closely with directors to create a visual story for films, episodic and commercial TV spots with Directors Neal Brennan, Fred Savage, Jonathon Krissel and Jody Hill to name a few • Worked with producers through tight deadlines and aggressive scheduling • Using a suite of illustration and visualization tools, to develop a range of graphical and animated outputs. More info here www.ArtByRyanMarc.com
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Worley Parsons / Consultant - Houston, TX (2005-2009) Brisbane, Australia (2009- 2013), Los Angeles, CA (2013-2017)
• Oversaw and managed large scale projects of over $1B
• Implemented software which allowed all disciplines (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, HVAC, etc) to communicate organically during the design phase of a project • Plant Design Systems Administrator - Global consultant for Worley Parsons CONTACT:
Ryan “Yanoe” Sarfati
A: 2050 N. Catalina St
Los Angeles, CA 90027
T: +1 (818) 261-1367
E: [email protected]
W: www.OhYanoe.com
AWARDS & EXHIBITS:
• 2021 Octagon Museum Exhibit
• 2021 City of Los Angeles
Commendation
• 2021 California Legislature
Assembly Recognition
• 2020 CODAWORX award for
Best in P
ublic Space in 2019
• 2020 CODAWORX
Top 1
00 Award
• 2020 Exhibit Talon Gallery
• 2019 Exhibit Antler Gallery
EDUCATION:
Los Angeles Valley College
1999 - 2001 Graphic Design
Houston HCC (Texas)
2001 - 2003 Advertising Art
Design by Sign (Belgium)
2003 - 2005 Residency
The Fort Art Space (Australia)
2008 - 2010 Residency
REFERENCES:
Betsy A. Pandora
Short North Alliance
Executive Director
+1 (614) 299-8050
[email protected]
Jeannine Pearce
Long Beach City Council, District 2
Former City Councilwoman
+1 (562) 386-1228
[email protected]
Rye Quartz
The Mural Co
Owner / Creative Director
+1 (415) 439-0657
[email protected]
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Left: The Majestic, Tulsa Agency for Economic Opportunity, Tulsa OK, $225,000, 2021 65’H x 260’W , Augmented Reality (AR), spray paint and latex Holds the world record for the largest Augmented Reality mural.
Right: Rise Above, Linc Housing and National CORE, Inglewood CA, $250,000, 2021 Sculpture, spray paint, latex, acrylic sheeting, LED lighting Concept around community unity, where collective effort leads to growth and triumph over life’s challenges.
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Left: The Journey, Short North, Graduate Hotels, Columbus OH, $150,000, 2019, 220’ H x 120’W , augmented reality (AR), spray paint and latex Depicts integration of Somali and American symbolism of strength, resilience and abundance.
Right: Alma, University of Illinois, Champaign IL, $80,000, 2022 160’H x 60’W , spray paint, latex, clear coat
Symbolizes the joyous, celebration of academic milestones and the limitless heights one can aspire to achieve.
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Top: Together We Bloom, City of Cedar Rapids IA, $50,000, 2022 140’H x 55’ W , spray paint, latex, clear coat
When united, the community blossoms.
Bottom: Transformation, City of Chicago IL, $60,000, 2022 27’H x 105’W , spray paint, latex, clear coat
A visual ode to uplifting the community, fostering growth and inspiring positive transformation.
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Top: The Ceremony, Prizm Outlets, Primm NV, $20,000, 2019 46’H x 54’W, spray paint, latex
Mural was part of $2.1M art renovation project showcasing 120 murals painted by 33 international artists.
Bottom: Brutalist II, Prizm Outlets, Primm NV, $20,000, 2019 10’H x 63’W , spray paint, latex
Nature-themed typography seamlessly woven into a brutalist- inspired pattern.
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Left: Transition 1, Shangri-La Industries, San Bernadino CA, $74,000, 2023, 34’H x 54’W , spray paint, latex
Captures the transition to permanent housing for senior homeless individuals.
Right: Transition 2, Shangri-La Industries, Los Angeles CA, $56,000, 2023, 26’H x 38’W , spray paint, latex
Artwork for senior homeless housing featuring uplifting bird and angel motifs
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Lakewood Branch Library & Learning Center
LOST IN LITERATURE
YANOE & ZOUEH
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FIVE SEASONS PARKING RAMP MURAL PROPOSAL
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROPOSAL
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FIVE SEASONS PARKING RAMP MURAL PROPOSAL
DESIGN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
PROPOSED ART RENDERING
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FIVE SEASONS PARKING RAMP MURAL PROPOSAL
DESIGN CONCEPT DRAWINGS
AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING TOWER AND GARAGE
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FIVE SEASONS PARKING RAMP MURAL PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL NARRATIVE
LOST IN LITERATURE
The composition of Lost in Literature leans heavily into the biophilic design and focuses on the core three concepts; nature can act as a portal, transformative, and connectivity. We take you on a journey, through a portal of pure imagination. On the far right side we have a child under candle light lost in a book. As we continue on to the left we see the wonderful world of fiction and literature open up. We invite the viewer to take a journey through some of the great fictional literature as well as a poem that we feel has inspired a generation. First we come to “Through the Looking Glass” A book that has captured children’s imaginations for decades. Second is “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Then we come to “Lord of the Flies” and finally we end with the all inspiring poem “The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman. Our hope is to inspire children to read and open up their creativity through literature. 8 Attachment 9
FIVE SEASONS PARKING RAMP MURAL PROPOSAL
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