Vast Lives Ep 36: Ryu Banner

In this episode Steve and Ryu sit outside his gallery in Chigasaki, Japan. Chigasaki is a coastal town with a strong surf scene. Ryu spent his youth grappling with his own identity before realising that Art is what he is most passionate about.
His father played a supportive role growing up, teaching Ryu that the freedom to make your own decisions comes with the responsibility of dealing with consequences of your choices.
From realizing that big city life can lure a person into feeling that happiness requires wealth or status to finding himself in Canada - Ryu is open and candid about his journey.
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