EP030: Community Joy
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On this episode we are talking with Ryan Henry Ward. If you live in Seattle and you don’t know Ryan, there is a good chance you do know his artful murals seen all over town!
Ryan’s murals, which are signed simply “henry”, have the power to bring out a smile, even on the grayest days. The scenes of his characters and the quiet story being told, leave you with a good feeling about living here in Seattle. Now, that alone would be reason to sit down with Ryan and share a good conversation, but, there is something more that you are going to want to hear. His views on community, specifically around the issue of homelessness, are beautiful, ones that are grounded in his personal journey of finding himself through his art.
Excerpt from the episode
”What we have isn't what defines us. And I don't know how to convince other people of that, to be honest. I guess how I see individuals and people is definitely not by what they own. I don't think it shows any value in a person. Well, we can see it really blatantly obvious with like some of the wealthiest people in the world are completely corrupt People and so it's not like the stuff isn't making them better so like the quality of like a human being or what I value in human beings doesn't have anything to do with their successes or their failures or anything, it's like we're humans and we're right here in this moment together.”
-Ryan Henry Ward
Ryan Henry Ward in February 2025
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Museum of Flight mural (Seattle WA)
Back Alley Mural (Seattle, WA)
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Two Vans (Seattle WA)
Cat Fish mural (Seattle WA)
Music Center Mural (Seattle WA)
Car dealership mural (Bellingham WA)
Leary Way mural (Seattle WA)