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Ryan Gdovin

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Ryan Gdovin is a Pennsylvania-born artist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. Her practice explores dynamics between body, energy, and material, seeking to translate ideas into enduring physical forms, or physical milestones. Working across media including glass, textile, watercolor, and film, Gdovin’s work reflects on her trans experience and engages themes of manual labor, solitude, and transformation. Through tactile processes and intimate material, she documents moments of personal and physical transition with intention and ritual.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bluff Pointe - Short Film

Ryan Gdovin
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Written, directed, and performed by Ryan Gdovin, this short film is a deeply personal exploration of trans embodiment and ritual. Every garment featured was hand-constructed and intricately beaded, with each glass bead acting as a fragile, deliberate marker of time and transformation. Through the labor-intensive process of beading, the artist ritualizes hormone replacement therapy, externalizing an otherwise internal journey. The film honors the vulnerability, repetition, and ceremony of transition—turning acts of care into visual, tactile milestones of identity and health.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked directly with instructors to communicate ideas and gather advice and information.

Ace Hotel Artist In Residence

Jacob Olmedo
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in beading textile swatches for an artist residency project, which were later used as prototypes for print testing and development of large-scale tapestry works.
  • We’re All Just Softness, Seeking Solid Ground.

Intern

Marshall Columbia
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in the production of key pieces for high-profile campaigns, including extensive hand-beading work for the Swarovski bag collection. Contributed significantly to the creation of a custom dress worn by Julia Fox for a CashApp event, and supported fabrication for a collaborative campaign with Disney.

Makeup Artist

Ranae Smigiel
01.2019 - Current
  • Since 2019, I have worked with Ranae's Salon providing bridal and event makeup services across Pennsylvania. Experienced in managing multiple clients per event, I have developed strong skills in time management, adaptability, and performing under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions.

Education

BFA - Fashion Design

Parsons School of Design

Skills

  • Beading
  • Embroidery
  • Hand Sewing
  • Sewing
  • Fashion Design
  • Makeup
  • Acting
  • Performance
  • Directing
  • Styling

Websites

Hobbies and Interests

Art, Film, Fashion

Awards

YoungArts Honorable Mention 2020

Timeline

Bluff Pointe - Short Film

Ryan Gdovin
08.2024 - 05.2025

Ace Hotel Artist In Residence

Jacob Olmedo
07.2024 - 07.2024

Intern

Marshall Columbia
01.2023 - 01.2024

Makeup Artist

Ranae Smigiel
01.2019 - Current

BFA - Fashion Design

Parsons School of Design

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