Wil Ryman’s works are driven by narrative, with stories drawn from the contemporary urban landscape. With a background in theater, Ryman is primarily interested in the expression of emotion, which he attempts to transform into a three-dimensional presentation by using distortions and absurd proportions. The quality of his ordinary settings—the familiar sight of a hot dog stand in this installation—draws us in and gets us involved with characters that we otherwise may not interact with. By depicting the mundane aspects of everyday life, Ryman assists us in recognizing a common humanity.