Ryan Mastro, based in Salem, Massachusetts, has been documenting musicians and music festivals since 2005. His expansive collection of photographed artists includes renowned industry names such as Phish, The Police, Dave Matthews, Willie Nelson and Tool. Ryan's work documents the musical expression of artists, as well as the enveloping atmosphere of the live performance. His work captures music in its most honest and unveiled form.

Ryan is one of the official photographers for several large music festivals including Bonnaroo, Coachella and Outside Lands. His work has appeared in various publications including Spin, Offbeat and PDN.

“Each summer since 2002, almost 90,000 people converge on a farm in Manchester, Tennessee, for four days of musical bliss, freedom of expression and personal exploration. Since 2006 I've been lucky enough to be a part of this community as one of the official photographers for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. My goal is to not only document the diverse array of musicians, but also the devoted fans and surreal atmosphere which surround everything."

Shown Right: Centeroo Fountain, 2007, C-print mounted on Dibond.

Please note: This exhibit is located beyond the security checkpoint.

Arts at the Airport receives funding for the visual arts from the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC). The Flying Solo Exhibition Series is supported by the MNAA, the TAC, and is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee. Music performances are sponsored by the MNAA. For more information about Arts at the Airport, please call (615) 275-1614.