G. Ramon Byrne

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G. Ramon Byrne, born in Lone Pine, CA, is a third generation stone mason and artist. Moving to Big Sur, CA in the early 70's he became apprenticed to Big Sur’s renowned wood sculptor Edmond Kara. After a few years Ramon began carving stone, and has been doing so
ever since. Ramon’s background in stone masonry and Hardscape
Design, as well as the more than 30 years he spent living on the Big Sur coast, have been a significant influence to his unique style and vision. His interest in the metaphysical and the works of Carl Jung add a depth to his work that reflects his inner mindscape and the intimate relationship he has with nature. He currently makes his home in Ventura, CA where he is Artist In Residence at Art City, as well as a member of The Art City Public Art Team, and participating
artist at The Artist’s Union Gallery. Ramon was elected the Artist’s Union Gallery’s vice president in 2006 and plays a very active role on the Gallery Committee. He is a member of the Board of
Directors and serves as chairman of the gallery’s maintenance and construction committee. Ramon works as an instructor/demonstrator for the annual Sculptors Symposium, at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA., each year. Ramon’s professional
assistance to other carvers, coupled with his design concepts and carving skills, have contributed to the beginnings of a large public art installation, depicting marine life. This installation is certain to become a timeless landmark at Camp Ocean Pines. He also facilitates stone sculpting workshops at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. and teaches students by way of individual instruction, from his studio at Art City.



	- view resume - e-mail artist - G. Ramon Byrne, born in Lone Pine, CA, is a third generation stone mason and artist. Moving to Big Sur, CA in the early 70's he became apprenticed to Big Sur’s renowned wood sculptor Edmond Kara. After a few years Ramon began carving stone, and has been doing so ever since. Ramon’s background in stone masonry and Hardscape Design, as well as the more than 30 years he spent living on the Big Sur coast, have been a significant influence to his unique style and vision. His interest in the metaphysical and the works of Carl Jung add a depth to his work that reflects his inner mindscape and the intimate relationship he has with nature. He currently makes his home in Ventura, CA where he is Artist In Residence at Art City, as well as a member of The Art City Public Art Team, and participating artist at The Artist’s Union Gallery. Ramon was elected the Artist’s Union Gallery’s vice president in 2006 and plays a very active role on the Gallery Committee. He is a member of the Board of Directors and serves as chairman of the gallery’s maintenance and construction committee. Ramon works as an instructor/demonstrator for the annual Sculptors Symposium, at Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA., each year. Ramon’s professional assistance to other carvers, coupled with his design concepts and carving skills, have contributed to the beginnings of a large public art installation, depicting marine life. This installation is certain to become a timeless landmark at Camp Ocean Pines. He also facilitates stone sculpting workshops at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. and teaches students by way of individual instruction, from his studio at Art City.