About

Rump Studio is a container for the artistic excursions of Cleveland-based creative Ryanaustin Dennis. We have evolved from our roots as an event company to specialize in providing exceptional services in photography, creative direction, and project management. Our mission is to harness the power of visual storytelling, strategic direction, and seamless project execution to bring our clients' visions to life. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction, we are committed to delivering high-quality services that elevate brands, inspire audiences, and drive success.

Ryanaustin Dennis (he/they) is an Cleveland-based curator, artist, and cultural strategist. As the former founding member of The Black Aesthetic, a curatorial collective, their practice is concerned with how 20th and 21st century experimental performance, film, and writing histories are shaped by the metaphysics of blackness. They have done curatorial work for E.M. Wolfman Bookstore, Kadist, SFMOMA Open Space, Eastside Arts Alliance, Betti Ono, Soundwave Biennial, and is a Southern Exposure Curatorial Council Fellow. They previously co-curated the Black Life a series at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.