Ryley Clarke (b.1999) is an emerging artist, photographer and filmmaker living and working in Naarm, Melbourne, Australia.
Ryley weaves together cinematic, affective, and experimental narratives. Often seen with a camera in his hands or around his shoulders, he frequently makes photographs with creative direction, impulse and spontaneity. With an attentive eye for photography and filmmaking as a storytelling medium, Ryley blurs the boundaries between the poetic and cinematic. The memories of his youth, spent creating photographs and films, have influenced his diverse vision. From capturing the evocative, soulful essence of the Australian live music scene to delving deep into personal and thoughtful visual projects.
Ryley’s documentary practice goes beyond the surface, inviting us into an intimate exploration of the phenomena that shapes the lived experience, revealing its profound impact on the human condition. His photographs and films are often reflections of fragments, memories, affects, and ephemeral moments. Ryley presents his work in exhibitions and publications, previously exhibiting at RMIT’s First Site Gallery, FortyFiveDownstairs, Perth Centre for Contemporary Photography, Photo Collective, Fresh Eyes, Pomegranate Press, and Melbourne Milieu. In 2023 Ryley graduated from RMIT - University of Technology with a Bachelor for Arts, Honours in Photography.