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{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2019}} {{Infobox artist | name = Rylsee | image = File:rylsee-Gabriel-Balague-urban-spree-gallery-berlin-2017.jpg | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|05|17|mf=yes}} | website = {{URL|rylsee.com}} | known_for = Typography<br />Hand-drawn font<br />Murals | birth_name = Cyril Vouilloz }}'''Rylsee''' (born '''Cyril Vouilloz'''; May 17, 1985) is a Swiss artist specialising in hand-drawn font and typography living in Berlin, Germany.<ref name="artistwebpagebio">{{cite web |title=Cyril Vouilloz, aka Rylsee |url=https://www.rylsee.com/ |accessdate=May 23, 2019 |website=Rylsee.com}}</ref><ref name="widewallsbio">{{cite web|url=https://www.widewalls.ch/artist/rylsee/|title=Rylsee / Cyril Vouilloz|last=Ficpatrick|first=Milja|date=October 25, 2015|website=Widewalls|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-28 |title=Swiss Talents : Rylsee, à la croisée des genres |url=https://www.redbull.com/ch-fr/rylsee-portrait |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Red Bull |language=fr}}</ref>

Self-described as being 'Left-handed and Too Shy To Rap',<ref name="artistwebpagebio" /> Rylsee is known for his witty wordplay and relatable designs. Some of his ongoing themes include; observations of his daily life, commenting on the digital world – especially regarding smartphone culture and his personal sense of humour.<ref name="widewallsbio" /> His numbered sketchbooks have received attention from fans and media (especially Instagram<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/1Df4ycBQbr/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/1Df4ycBQbr |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram on Instagram: "An aspect that I find interesting in working with letters, is that the target audience is extremely wide," says Cyril Vouilloz (@rylsee),..."|website=Instagram|access-date=2 June 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref>) since he began collating them in 2010.<ref name="POCKO">{{cite web|url=https://www.pocko.com/rylsee/|title=Rylsee|website=POCKO|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref>

Rylsee is a hybrid-artist who employs a range of mediums. He is also one of the original members and resident artists of the Berlin arts & music venue, Urban Spree.<ref name="artistwebpagebio" /><ref name="urbanspreeabout">{{cite web|url=https://www.urbanspree.com/useful/|title=About Urban Spree|website=Urban Spree|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref>

== Background == Cyril Vouilloz was born on May 17, 1985, in Veyrier (a village just outside of Geneva), Rylsee began drawing when he was a child as a cure for boredom. As a teenager, he was introduced to the skate and graffiti scene, which is where he began to develop his personal artistic style and obsession with letters. During this time, he regularly changed his street art name as a way to experiment with different letters and combinations before settling with his current artist pseudonym 'Rylsee'.

The name 'Rylsee' comes from the French verlan – a type of French slang that involves inverting syllables to turn the word back-to-front. (Cy-ril > Ril-Cee = Rylsee).<ref name="rylseeskillsharevideo1">{{cite web|url=https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Hand-Lettering-Fun-Phrases-Illustrated-Wordplay-through-Typography/1840327476?via=user-profile|title=Hand Lettering Fun Phrases: Illustrated Wordplay through Typography|author=Rylsee ☺|website=Skillshare|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref>

After finishing high school in Geneva he completed his CFC in Management and Sales at Ecole de Commerce Emilie-Gourd, Geneva (2001–2004). He then completed his CFC in graphic design at CFP Arts, Geneva (2005–2009). Whilst completing his tertiary studies, Rylsee worked at TranZport Snow & Skate Shop in Geneva.

== Artistic style == thumb|Germany, Rylsee's sketchbook, Berlin 2019|alt=Germany, Rylsee's sketchbook, Berlin 2019 Rylsee works in a range of different art forms including; Typography, hand-drawn lettering, illustration, murals, graffiti, sculpture, GIFs and graphic design.

Rylsee's artistic style is diverse but can be often identified by his unique visual manipulations, optical illusions and the inclusion of words and letters.<ref name="POCKO" /> He quotes "I like to encourage confusion, challenge people and make them question whether what they're looking at is real" – Rylsee, 2019.

Rylsee's work is 'idea-based' and usually subject to visual interpretation. He likes to create images that push people to question what they're looking at. A common theme he communicates is digital or mechanical problems translated in an analog way. An example of one of his optical illusions is his famous 'analog glitch' – a hand drawn glitch or variant form of manipulation that usually includes letters and words.

On a more simple note, Rylsee's designs aim to make people laugh. He quotes "If I can make myself laugh, then I'll do it. I like the idea of making others laugh – some people simply don't laugh enough" – Rylsee, 2019.

Coming from graffiti origins, Rylsee is known for working very fast when creating public art. A selection of his more notable murals include; 'I Wish You Were As Cute As Your Profile Picture' – Dead Chicken Alley, Berlin (2015),<ref>{{Cite web |title=STREET ART RAT |url=https://streetartrat.com/ |access-date=2 June 2019 |website=STREET ART RAT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=24 Hours in Berlin |url=https://www.heroineinheels.com/2017/01/24-hours-in-berlin.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117192857/http://www.heroineinheels.com/2017/01/24-hours-in-berlin.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> ‘Mural Germinar Futuro’ – Santiago (2021)''',''' <ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-05-06 |title=MURAL GERMINAR FUTURO |url=https://www.metro21.cl/galeria/proyectos/mural-germinar-futuro/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Metro21}}</ref> 'Where The Sidewalk Ends' – Tel Aviv (2014). He has also been invited to various mural festivals including; Vision Arts Festival (2017),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rylsee – Vision Art Festival |url=http://visionartfestival.com/artist/rylsee/ |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> POW!WOW! DC (2018)<ref>{{Citation |last=POW! WOW! Worldwide |title=TECHNOLOGY. {{!}} Johan Moorman and RYLSEE {{!}} POW! WOW! Washington DC 2018 |date=June 28, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYefvCgYKQA |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> and UPAINT Monaco (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horsman |first=Stephanie |date=2023-05-31 |title=Top street artists heading to Monaco for UPAINT 2023 |url=https://monacolife.net/top-street-artists-heading-to-monaco-for-upaint-2023/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Monaco Life |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abti |first=M. |date=2023-06-03 |title=UPAINT 2023: the most popular Urban Painting Festival is back under Monaco's sun & Metaverse. |url=https://www.monacoecoart.com/post/upaint-2023-the-most-popular-urban-painting-festival-is-back-under-monaco-s-sun-metaverse |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=EcoActionMag |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Times Monaco |date=2023-06-04 |title=UPAINT Monaco Street Art Festival 2023 |url=https://www.timesmonaco.com/upaint-monaco-street-art-festival-2023/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Times Monaco |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career == thumb|Germany, Artwork titled 'Browser History' from Rylsee's exhibition 'Other Inbox' at Urban Spree in Berlin, 2017|alt=Germany, Artwork titled 'Browser History' from Rylsee's exhibition 'Other Inbox' at Urban Spree in Berlin, 2017 thumb|Germany, 'I Wish You Were As Cute As Your Profile Picture' mural by Rylsee, Dead Chicken Alley – Berlin, 2015|alt=Germany, 'I Wish You Were As Cute As Your Profile Picture' mural by Rylsee, Dead Chicken Alley – Berlin, 2015

=== 2010 - 2016 === Once completing his education in Geneva, Rylsee moved to Vancouver, where he was a resident artist at the Red Gate Arts Society – Cultural Wildlife Refuge (2010–2011). Here he worked as an artist, designer and curator and exhibited in multiple group shows as well as exhibiting a solo show titled 'Save Sneeril'.

In 2011, Rylsee (along with fellow Red Gate Arts Society members; Jamie Bizness,<ref>{{Citation|last=João Paulo Costa|title=Jamie Bizness and Rylsee – Film by Paulo Costa and Marcos Savignano|date=February 17, 2011|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD2UoXEXucI|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiegogo.com/young-artist-in-his-journey-to-get-to-Sao-Paulo-for-an-exhibition|title=young artist in his journey to get to Sao Paulo for an exhibition|website=Indiegogo|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Kevin House, Jim Carrico and Paulo Costa) was invited to exhibit in a collective show titled '{{lang|es|Las Diferencias Que Coexistem}}' at Central Galeria De Arte Contemporanea in São Paulo.

His next move was in 2012 to his current city of residence, Berlin, (Germany). Rylsee was quickly adopted as a resident artist at arts & music venue Urban Spree, sharing a studio with fellow artist Andrea Wan. "A resident artist at Urban Spree since the very beginning of the adventure, and through his countless contributions, Rylsee has become more than a friend: he is family" – Pascal Feucher, 2017 (Founder, Urban Spree).

In 2014 Rylsee completed an artist residency at the Zimmer Gallery in Tel Aviv. Here he debuted his famous 'Guess What' alphabet which has become a recurring project. Shortly after this, he was asked to bring the exhibition to Annecy, France to exhibit at the Art By Friends Gallery.<ref>{{Citation|title=Interview RYLSEE – Artiste en Résidence Art by Friends|url=https://www.coworkees.com/blog/article/1574|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref>

In collaboration with fellow Swiss artist Ben Thé, Rylsee created a fake 'épicerie' or corner store in which everything was created and made by them.<ref name=":1" /> This included false advertisements,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Epicerie DEPOTO – TV Commercial 1 |url=https://vimeo.com/204195896 |access-date=31 May 2019 |via=Vimeo}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Epicerie DEPOTO – TV commercial 2 |url=https://vimeo.com/204205451 |access-date=31 May 2019 |via=Vimeo}}</ref> packaging, products, television commercials and costumes. The installation was held at the Highlight Gallery in Geneva from November 2015 to February 2016.

=== 2017 - 2020 === In 2017, Rylsee collaborated with Italian company Moleskine to publish a book titled 'How to Play with Letters' – a monograph on his career and unique artist style.<ref name="moleskinebookdescription">{{cite web|url=https://us.moleskine.com/how-to-play-with-letters/p0598|title=How to Play With Letters|website=Moleskine.com|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> Also during this year, Rylsee exhibited his largest solo show to date titled 'OTHER INBOX' at Urban Spree.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.widewalls.ch/rylsee-art-urban-spree-galerie|title=Rylsee Turns Urban Spree Galerie into his Other Inbox|website=Widewalls|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

In September 2019, Rylsee showed a new exhibition titled 'GREY ZONE' at Bahama Yellow in Geneva. Based on his 2014 exhibition idea 'Guess What', the GREY ZONE exhibition housed 2 new alphabets - one series of ink drawings and another series of mix-media pieces. Other activities such as workshops<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gooutmag.ch/rylsee-x-caran-dache/|title=Rylsee x Caran d'Ache – Aurore de Granier|last=Granier|first=Aurore de|date=2019-10-02|website=Go Out!|language=fr-FR|access-date=2019-10-21}}</ref> and talks were also held during the time of the exhibition.

=== 2021 - present === To celebrate the entry of skateboarding into the Olympic Summer Games programme, Rylsee was commissioned by The Olympic Museum to design a limited-edition olympic skateboard.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-17 |title="Riding the Olympic Wave" at The Olympic Museum |url=https://olympics.com/ioc/news/-riding-the-olympic-wave-at-the-olympic-museum}}</ref> The project eventually evolved into Rylsee creating a ‘skateable sculpture’ titled ‘A New Chapter’ – the design aimed to “blur the lines between sport and art” - Rylsee, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Riding the Olympic Wave |url=https://olympics.com/museum/explore/programming/riding-the-olympic-wave/artists#ryslee}}</ref> The sculpture was exhibited at the front of The Olympic Museum in June 2022, before being donated to the city of Lausanne in April 2023, where it has since been permanently installed at the Vidy Bowl skatepark near the IOC headquarters.

In 2023, Rylsee was entrusted with the creation of the official poster for the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival – an honor shared with other influential Swiss and international artists such as Keith Haring, Nikki de Saint Phalle, Andy Warhol, James Rizzi, David Bowie, Malika Favre, Zep, Julian Opie, Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid) and Jean Tingueli.

His poster design plays on the idea that Montreux Jazz Festival is a kind of ‘ephemeral city’<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-14 |title=Rylsee designs the poster for the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival |url=https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/en/news/rylsee-designs-the-poster-for-the-58th-montreux-jazz-festival/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Montreux Jazz Festival |language=en-US}}</ref>– capturing the wild night of festival-goers and their adventures, whether festive, romantic, comical, hallucinatory or subversive.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-15 |title=Rylsee's poster for Montreux Jazz Festival 2024 is a celebration of the people who make it feel alive |url=https://www.creativeboom.com/news/rylsees-poster-for-montreux-jazz-festival-2024-is-a-celebration-of-the-people-who-make-it-feel-alive/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Creative Boom |language=en}}</ref> In Rylsee-style, the poster design houses many ‘easter eggs’, including dedications to his family, friends, and references to his style and previous work; including a reference to his own poster, and a tribute to three other Montreux posters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rylsee designs the poster for the 58th Montreux Jazz Festival |url=https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/en/press/rylsee-designs-the-poster-for-the-58th-montreux-jazz-festival/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=Montreux Jazz Festival |language=en-US}}</ref>

Some of his clients include; Caran d'Ache,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Granier |first=Aurore de |date=2019-10-02 |title=Rylsee x Caran d'Ache – Aurore de Granier |url=https://gooutmag.ch/rylsee-x-caran-dache/ |access-date=2019-10-07 |website=Go Out! |language=fr-FR}}</ref> Moleskine,<ref>{{Citation|last=VIDEOBLITZ|first=Simone Campanella {{!}}|title=MOLESKINE Cafè Milano {{!}} How to play with letters|date=July 4, 2017|url=https://vimeo.com/224198049|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> International Olympic Committee, Nike, LinkedIn, Converse, HP, Opinel,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.opinel.com/en/tradition/engraved/n8-edition-france-2017-rylsee|title=N°08 Edition France! 2017 by Rylsee|date=September 27, 2017|website=Opinel.com|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Red Bull, KaDeWe, Native Instruments, Nidecker, and Swiss rapper Di-Meh.<ref>{{Citation|last=Dimeh Todo|title=DI-MEH – SIZE|date=May 31, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq1pqzsbVhM|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

==== Rylsee x Caran d'Ache ==== Since 2018, Rylsee has partnered with Swiss art & writing materials manufacturer Caran d'Ache on a wide range of campaigns, exhibitions, products and classes.

In 2022, Rylsee was invited to design a multimedia installation titled ‘NEXT STOP’ in the Espace Créatif Caran d’Ache, located at Plateforme 10, Lausanne.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caran d'Ache + Rylsee {{!}} NEXT STOP à l'Espace Créatif |url=https://www.carandache.com/ch/fr/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=www.carandache.com |language=fr-CH}}</ref> The exhibition pushed spectators to explore their own perception of time through an acrylic kinetic sculpture.

== Projects == thumb|Germany, Too Shy To Rap sticker, Urban Spree – Berlin, 2019|alt=Germany, Too Shy To Rap sticker, Urban Spree – Berlin, 2019

=== TOO SHY TO RAP === The Too Shy To Rap design is arguably Rylsee's most popular and widespread design. Originally drawn for his 2013 solo exhibition in Geneva titled 'Bathroom Poetry',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://artchives.info/cyril-vouilloz-aka-rylsee-germany-6/|title=Cyril Vouilloz, aka Rylsee {{!}} Germany|date=December 20, 2017|website=My CMS|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> Rylsee kept this particular piece because he 'thought it was funny'. He proceeded to print the design as a sticker in replacement of a business card and without knowing or intention, the Too Shy To Rap sticker phenomenon began.

Regarding the design, he quotes "It turns out a lot of people can relate to it. The strength of the slogan became more and more apparent from people's reaction to the stickers" – Rylsee, 2017. Stickering and graffiti culture is often seen as brash and macho so Rylsee describes his sticker invasion as a 'primal male instinct' and a way of 'marking his territory'.

The Too Shy To Rap stickers have been spotted all over the world including: Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong, Chile, Israel, US, France, South Africa, Poland, England, Korea, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, Canada, Brazil and Australia.

In 2015, Rylsee collaborated with Berlin streetwear label SNEEER to produce Too Shy To Rap merchandise and apparel.

=== SNEEER === SNEEER was a streetwear project founded by Rylsee and his brother Yann Vouilloz in Berlin in 2016.<ref name="sneeerabout">{{cite web |title=About |url=https://sneeer.com/content/4-about |accessdate=May 23, 2019 |website=Sneeer.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gcasfm.com/blog/sneeer|title=Threads: Sneeer Clothing of Berlin|website=Give Crohn's A Slap From Me {{!}} Crohn's and Colitis|date=March 29, 2016 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> SNEEER produced a range of unisex apparel, accessories and small goods, Rylsee's 'Too Shy To Rap' merchandise, as well as collaborating with other artists and musicians including; Catnapp (Monkeytown Records)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sneeer.com/blog/sneeer-x/shout-out-catnapp|title=SHOUT-OUT: CATNAPP -|website=Sneeer|language=en-gb|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> and Furious Few.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sneeer.com/blog/sneeer-x/sneeer-x-furious-few|title=SNEEER x FURIOUS FEW -|website=Sneeer|language=en-gb|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

The name 'SNEEER' is a nickname given to Rylsee during his time in Vancouver by friends who could not pronounce his first name (Cyril). It was also a reference to a character called 'Cyril Sneer' from the popular Canadian animated series The Racoons.

=== Matanga === Matanga is a fusion cocktail and tapas restaurant in Friedrichshein, founded by Rylsee and his brother Yann Youilloz in 2019. It began as a snack-bar selling handmade empanadas in the beer garden of Berlin's art & music venue, Urban Spree.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/matanga_empanadas/|title=MATANGA (@matanga_empanadas) • Instagram photos and videos|website=instagram.com|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> Matanga can be found at food markets around Berlin and will extend to a second Berlin location in 2024.

== Solo exhibitions ==

* NEXT STOP – Espace Créatif Caran d’Ache Plateforme 10, Lausanne (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caran d'Ache + Rylsee {{!}} NEXT STOP at the Espace Créatif |url=https://www.carandache.com/gb/en/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.carandache.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> * Grey Zone – Bahama Yellow, Geneva (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nowgeneva.com/event/grey-zone-par-rylsee/|title=Rylsee expose enfin en Suisse : NOW Geneva|language=fr-FR|access-date=2019-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rylsee.com/expo-grey-zone/|title=Grey Zone {{!}} Rylsee|access-date=30 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dresscape.com/lifestyle/lettering-workshop-with-caran-dache-and-swiss-artist-rylsee/|title=Lettering Workshop with Caran d'Ache and Swiss Artist Rylsee|date=2019-09-30|website=Dresscape|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadiou |first=Laëtitia |date=2019-10-09 |title=Rylsee - The artist who likes to play with letters |url=https://nowvillage.com/en/portrait-en/rylsee-the-artist-who-likes-to-play-with-letters/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=NOW Village |language=en-US}}</ref> *Other Inbox – Urban Spree, Berlin (2017)<ref name="otherinbox">{{cite web|url=https://www.urbanspree.com/de/event/rylsee-other-inbox/|title=Rylsee: – Other Inbox –|date=August 22, 2016|website=Urban Spree|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Spree|first=Urban|title=Rylsee "Other Inbox" – Solo Show|date=August 28, 2017|url=https://vimeo.com/231460611|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Guess What – Art By Friends Gallery (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/133464436|title=ART BY FRIENDS X RYLSEE – EP01|via=Vimeo|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/133464437|title=ART BY FRIENDS X RYLSEE – EP 02|via=Vimeo|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Guess What – Zimmer Gallery Tel Aviv (2014) * Bathroom Poetry – The Square, Geneva (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/64188500|title='Bathroom Poetry' – Solo Exhibition by Rylsee|via=Vimeo|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Too Old To Die Young – Dockers pop up store, Berlin (2013)<ref name="dockersvideo">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjzSxut7c8c|title=Rylsee aka Cyril Vouilloz opensthe first Dockers Friday-Bar "too late to die young"|date=October 14, 2013|via=YouTube|publisher=Dockers|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * Ossem Lächli Geets Es Bächli – IDRAWALOT Gallery, Berlin (2012)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artconnect.com/events/solo-exhibition-with-cyril-vouilloz-os-em-lachli-geets-es-bachli|title=Solo Exhibition with Cyril Vouilloz – Os em Lächli geets es Bächli|website=artconnect.com|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Save Sneeril – RedGate Gallery, Vancouver (2010) * Work By Rylsee – Hard to Find, Geneva (2009)

== Group shows and festivals ==

* KNOTENPUNKT23 – Affenfaust Galerie, Hamburg (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Groupshow 'Groupshow' |url=https://affenfaustgalerie.de/en/show/knotenpunkt23-groupshow/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=affenfaustgalerie.de |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rylsee {{!}} Affenfaust Galerie Hamburg |url=https://affenfaustgalerie.de/en/artist/rylsee/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=affenfaustgalerie.de |language=en}}</ref> * UPAINT 2023 – Larvotto Promenade, Monaco (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=UPAINT {{!}} 2022 |url=https://www.upaint.art/copy-of-artists-2023 |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=UPAINT |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Abti |first=M. |date=2023-06-03 |title=UPAINT 2023: the most popular Urban Painting Festival is back under Monaco's sun & Metaverse. |url=https://www.monacoecoart.com/post/upaint-2023-the-most-popular-urban-painting-festival-is-back-under-monaco-s-sun-metaverse |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=EcoActionMag |language=en}}</ref> * CURB Translation L'Art en Mouvement 2023 – The Thabor Barge, Amiens (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=CURB |url=https://www.curb.cool/ |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.curb.cool}}</ref> * Time to Shine – KaDeWe, Berlin & Altsterhaus, Hamburg (2021)<ref>{{Cite web |title=GERMANY: Streetart Berlin - KaDeWe Exhibition - TIME TO SHINE - RYLSEE |url=https://vagabundler.com/germany/streetart-map-berlin/kadewe-rylsee/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Vagabundler |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=GERMANY: Streetart Berlin - Schöneberg - Tauentzien 21 - KaDeWe - TIME TO SHINE |url=https://vagabundler.com/germany/streetart-map-berlin/schoeneberg-tauentzien-21/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Vagabundler |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Time to Shine' Exhibition at The KaDeWe Group |url=https://www.igds.org/igds-members/time-to-shine-exhibition-at-the-kadewe-group-27446/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=IGDS |language=en}}</ref> * Exposition Collective 10 Ans – Mathgoth Galerie, Paris (2020)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Les expositions de la galerie Mathgoth |url=https://www.mathgoth.com/expositions.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.mathgoth.com |language=fr-CA}}</ref> * POW! WOW! DC – Allocated Location, Washington DC (2018)<ref name="POW">{{cite web|url=https://sneeer.com/blog/rylsee/powwow-washington-dc-2018|title=So what is POW!WOW! DC?|last=Romano|first=Julia|date=May 2018|website=Sneeer.com|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * Opinel Series x Art By Friends – Opinel Museum, France (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://artbyfriends.com/en/opinel_en/|title=Opinel|website=ART BY FRIENDS|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Greetings From Nowhere – SNEEER Pop Up Store, Berlin (2018)<ref name="greetingsfromnowhere">{{cite web|url=https://sneeer.com/blog/news/greetings-from-nowhere-pop-up-store-berlin|title='Greetings From Nowhere' Pop Up Store Berlin|last=Romano|first=Julia|date=August 2018|website=Sneeer.com|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gcasfm.com/blog/tag/Urban+Spree|title=Prescription|website=Give Crohn's A Slap From Me {{!}} Crohn's and Colitis|date=December 7, 2018 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Punchlines Worldwide Group Show – Art By Friends Gallery (2018) * Another View – Plastic Murs Gallery, Valencia (2017)<ref name="plasticmurs">{{cite web|url=http://www.plasticmurs.com/another-view/|title=Another View|last=Ballester|first=Paco|website=Plastic Murs|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * Urban Spree at La Vallée – La Vallée, Brussels (2016)<ref name="urbanspreeatlavallee">{{cite web|url=https://www.urbanspree.com/2016/08/22/urban-spree-at-la-vallee-in-brussels/|title=Urban Spree at La Vallée in Brussels|date=August 22, 2016|website=Urban Spree|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * Art Prague – Clam Gallas Palace Prague, Prague (2016) * Forgotten Memories – Galeria Lira, Santiago (2016) * L'Èpicerie Dépoto – Highlight Gallery, Geneva (2015–2016)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://swisslisting.com/lpiceriedepoto|title=L'épicerie Depoto – Highlight Gallery – 6 rue du contrat-social, Geneva – Fotos – Lebensmittelmarkt|website=SwissListing.com|language=fr|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Common Fest – La Magnanerie Beirut, Beirut (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lebtivity.com/event/common-fest|title=Common Fest Beirut 2015 " Lebtivity|website=Lebtivity|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://matisse-events.com/events/common-fest/|title=Common Fest|website=Matisse Events|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Made in Berlin – Galerie Magoth, Paris (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mathgoth.com/expositions.html|title=Les expositions de la galerie Mathgoth|website=mathgoth.com|language=fr|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Knotenpunkt 15 – Affenfaust Galerie, Hamburg (2015)<ref>{{Citation|last=Galerie|first=Affenfaust|title=Knotenpunkt 15 Contemporary & Urban-Art Festival|date=November 30, 2015|url=https://vimeo.com/147369378|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iriedaily.de/blog/iriedaily-friendly-supports-knotenpunkt-15-contemporary-urban-art-festival/|title=IRIEDAILY FRIENDLY SUPPORTS: KNOTENPUNKT 15 – Contemporary & Urban Art Festival|date=October 6, 2015|website=IRIEDAILY|language=de-DE|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Ride The Wall – La SIP, Geneva (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.journal-du-design.fr/urban-life/vortex-par-rylsee-brokovich-61187/|title=The Vortex par Rylsee & Brokovich|date=June 17, 2015|website=Journal du Design|language=fr|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Ride The Wall – GAS, Geneva (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vimeo.com/98659091|title=RIDE THE WALL – VERNISSAGE|via=Vimeo|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * What if..? – Neurotitan Gallery, Berlin & Denver (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://neurotitan.de/EN/archive/2015/150627_Wall%20Dialogue_en.html|title=neurotitan|website=neurotitan.de|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Bromance – Tischedecke, Stuttgart (2014) * Springtime Delights – Tour de la Lanterne, La Rochelle (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allcityblog.fr/55463-springtime-delights-2014-la-rochelle/|title=Springtime Delights 2014 @ La Rochelle|website=allcityblog.fr|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Art By Friends No. 6 – White & Art Gallery, Brussels (2014) * Millerntor Gallery – Millerntor Stadium, Hamburg (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://millerntorgallery.org/mitwirkende/kuenstlerprofil/kuenstler/show/rylsee/|title=Rylsee|last=Collective|first=Millerntor Gallery|website=Millerntor Gallery #8|language=de|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * In Yo' Face – Pictoplasma Festival, Berlin (2013) * Group Show – EBÓ MultiArtes, São Paulo (2013) * The Circle Show – Urban Spree Gallery, Berlin (2013) * Burning Ink – The Square, Geneva (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boardsportsource.com/2013/09/05/dcs-burning-ink-event-at-the-square-gallery-geneva/|title=DC's BURNING INK Event at the Square Gallery, Geneva|date=September 5, 2013|website=Boardsport SOURCE|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Group show for upcoming artists – Musée Rath, Geneva (2013) * Pictobello – Festival International d'illustration, Vevey (2012) * Tattoo The Girl – MUTUO Centro de Arte, Barcelona (2012)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tilllate.es/en/fotografia/175650199-tattoo-the-girl-inauguracion-expo-centro-de-arte-mutuo|title=Photos in Tattoo The Girl: Inauguración Expo, Centro de Arte Mutuo – Friday, November 16th, 2012|website=tilllate.es|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Côtlette – The Square, Geneva (2012) * {{lang|es|Las Diferencias Que Coexistem}} – Central Galeria De Arte Contemporânea, São Paulo (2012) * Drawuary No. 2 – RedGate Gallery, Vancouver (2011) * Emergent Genevan Artists – La Mansarde Gallery, Geneva (2011) * 100 Amigos – El Kartel, Vancouver (2010) * Rocktober – Davie St Pop-Up Gallery, Vancouver (2010) * The Monster Mash – RedGate Gallery, Vancouver (2010) * Dirty Soap Box – RedGate Gallery, Vancouver (2010) * Art Deck – TranZport Pop-Up gallery, Geneva (2009)

== Bibliography ==

* Rylsee (2017). ''How to Play with Letters''. Moleskine SpA. {{ISBN|978-8866131618}}

''How To Play With Letters'' is the first published monograph by Rylsee. It is described by its publisher as a surprising, exciting and playful explanation of contemporary letter art and an ideal guide for anyone with an interest in cutting-edge art and design.<ref name="moleskinebookdescription" />

== Further reading ==

=== Books featuring interviews/works from Rylsee ===

* Toromanoff, Agata (2020). ''L'Art des illusions d'optique.'' MARTINIERE BL. ISBN 978-2732493978 * Toromanoff, Agata (2019). ''The Art of Optical Illusion.'' Lannoo. ISBN 978-9401461535 * Art By Friends (2018). ''Opinel Séries: Art By Friends.'' Art By Friends. (p.&nbsp;42-45). * Robinson, Brooke (2018). ''Goodtype: The Art of lettering, Volume 2''. Rizzoli. (p.&nbsp;234-235) {{ISBN|978-0-8478-6232-0}}<ref name="goodtype">{{cite web|url=https://www.goodtype.us/book|title=Rylsee / Cyril Vouilloz|last=Ficpatrick|first=Milja|date=October 25, 2015|website=Goodtype|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref><ref name="rizzoli">{{cite web|url=https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847862320|title=The Art of Lettering: Perfectly Imperfect Hand-Crafted Type Design|website=Rizzoli International Publications|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * Viction Workshop (2017). ''Handstyle Lettering: From Calligraphy To Typography''. Victionary. (p.&nbsp;016–021) {{ISBN|978-988-77148-4-2}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.victionary.com/product/handstyle-lettering/|title=Handstyle Lettering: From Calligraphy to Typography by Victionary|website=Victionary|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Robinson, Brooke (2015). ''Goodtype: The Book, Volume 1''. Bucherie LLC (p.&nbsp;45).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1550242059/goodtype-the-book-volume-one|title=Goodtype The Book, Volume One|website=Kickstarter|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * MAOW (2015). ''MAOW Books #2: Second Paper Edition''. MAOW. (p.&nbsp;37). * Viva con Agua by Sankt Pauli eV (2014). ''Art Creates Water: Millerntor Gallery #4'', GUDBERG Verlag. (p.&nbsp;194). {{ISBN|978-3943061451}}

=== Magazines featuring interviews/works from Rylsee ===

* GraffitiART Magazine #69 – France 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Graffiti Art Magazine #69 |url=https://shop.legrandj.eu/products/graffiti-art-magazine-69 |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Le Grand Jeu |language=en}}</ref> * SLANTED Magazine #40 Special Edition "Experimental Type" – Germany (2022)<ref>{{Cite journal |title=Slanted Magazine #40—Experimental Type|url=https://www.slanted.de/product/slanted-magazine-40-experimental-type/ |journal=Slanted |volume=40 |issn=1867-6510}}</ref> * Polpettas Magazine (p.&nbsp;8-25) – Spain (2018)<ref name="polpettaspaper3">{{cite web|url=http://www.polpettas.com/polpettas-paper-3/|title=POLPETTAS ON PAPER #3|last=Visentini|first=Margherita|date=February 2018|website=Polpettas.com|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * +81 magazine (p.&nbsp;70-73) – Japan (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.plus81.com/detail.php?id=243|title=+81 Vol.79 Typography and Hand Lettering issue|website=plus81.com|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Fold Magazine – Italy (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foldmagazine.com/rylsee-visual-wordsmith|title=The Art of Reimagining Letters|website=Fold by Moleskine: The New Magazine for Art, Trends and Talents|language=it|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * IG1: Creativity Reflected (p.&nbsp;85) – USA (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BGpE5AMm9h5/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BGpE5AMm9h5 |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=RYLSEE on Instagram: "- BOOKS ARE SO LAST YEAR – What a pride to be featured in the first official @instagram book!! I also wanted to take the chance to thank..."|website=Instagram|access-date=2 June 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> * Urban Spree Books (p.&nbsp;26) – Germany (2016) * Étape Magazine – France (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://etapes.com/rylsee-sketches/|title=Rylsee – Sketches|date=June 24, 2015|website=étapes|language=fr-FR|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * PAGE: Design. Code. Business (p.&nbsp;28) – Germany (2015) * Go Out! November (p.&nbsp;12) – Switzerland (2015)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.calameo.com/read/00503653530602a59042d|title=GO OUT! MAGAZINE N°36 – NOVEMBRE 2015|website=calameo.com|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Klebstoff Magazine No. 6 – Germany (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slanted.de/en/beitrag/klebstoff-6-stickermagazin-verlosung/|title=Klebstoff No. 6 Stickermagazin / Verlosung|website=slanted|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Lodown magazine – Germany (2014)<ref name="lodowninterview">{{cite web|url=http://lodownmagazine.com/pulse/rylsee|title=RYLSEE opened his sketchbook for us|author=JK|date=March 28, 2014|website=Lodown Magazine|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref> * Go Out! (p.&nbsp;18) – Switzerland (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/goout/docs/goout22_juin_2014/28|title=Go Out! juin 2014|website=Issuu|date=June 5, 2014 |access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Move On Mag – France (2014)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.moveonmag.com/Rylsee-L-artiste-au-pied-du-mur_a82.html|title=Rylsee, L'artiste au pied du mur|last=Rassat|first=Paul|website=Move-On Magazine / Actu, Agenda & Billetterie de vos Sorties! #BONPLAN|language=fr|access-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> * Redux Magazine No. 43 – France (2013)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reduxmag.com/tag/rylsee/|title=Rylsee {{!}} REDUX|language=fr-FR|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Tribune de Genève – Switzerland (2012) * Transworld Magazine – USA (2009) * Source Snowboard Magazine – Germany (2009)

== Appearances ==

=== Guest speaking and conferences ===

* USK Symposium Zürich 2023 – Switzerland (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=USk Switzerland Symposium |url=https://www.symposium.usk-switzerland.ch/symposium-2023.php |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=www.symposium.usk-switzerland.ch}}</ref> * Type Thursday – Germany (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Type Thursday Berlin – April 6th, 2023 |url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/type-thursday-berlin-april-6th-2023-tickets-594899990887 |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Eventbrite |language=en-us}}</ref> * TMX 2022 'Tipografía México' – Mexico (2022)<ref>{{Citation |title=TMX 2022 — Rylsee | date=August 2, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY_eW-ITrSQ |access-date=2024-01-12 |language=en}}</ref> * Royaume du Web – Geneva (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cominmag.ch/le-royaume-du-web-lance-un-rendez-vous-b2b-le-royaume-des-pros/|title=Actualité – Le Royaume du Web lance un rendez-vous B2B : le Royaume des Pros|date=August 30, 2018 |language=fr|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Royaume des Pros|title=La créativité, c'était mieux avant ?|date=October 16, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS9tBhbJjLk&trk=organization-update-content_share-video-embed_share-article_title|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile – Chile (2017)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fadeu.uc.cl/agenda/evento/1391-lanzamiento-y-charla-abierta-how-to-play-with-letters-de-rylsee|title=Lanzamiento y charla abierta 'How to Play With Letters de Rylsee'|website=fadeu.uc.cl|language=es-es|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

=== Broadcast media and podcasts ===

* RTS 'Couleur 3' – Switzerland (2023)<ref>{{Citation |title=SUPERFLUX 50 : Épisode Full Max | date=November 17, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ld6W_cJavA |access-date=2024-01-13 |language=en}}</ref> * RTS – Switzerland (2023)<ref>{{Citation |title=12h45 - Le Montreux Jazz Festival dévoile son affiche 2024. Foisonnante de vie, elle est l'œuvre de l'artiste genevois Rylsee - Play RTS |url=https://www.rts.ch/play/tv/12h45/video/le-montreux-jazz-festival-devoile-son-affiche-2024--foisonnante-de-vie-elle-est-loeuvre-de-lartiste-genevois-rylsee?urn=urn:rts:video:14471823 |access-date=2024-01-13 |language=fr}}</ref> * M Le Média – Switzerland (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |title=RYLSEE du graffiti à la typographie avant-gardiste |url=https://mlemedia.ch/videos/rylsee-du-graffiti-a-la-typographie-avant-gardiste-717 |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=RYLSEE du graffiti à la typographie avant-gardiste |language=fr}}</ref> * Typologie – France (2023)<ref>{{Citation |title=Du lettering à une rampe de skate pour les JO (ft. Rylsee) | date=January 16, 2023 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGYBzCbovP0 |access-date=2024-01-12 |language=en}}</ref> * RTS '3ème Mi-Temps' – Switzerland (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-11 |title=Emission spéciale en direct du Musée Olympique de Lausanne |url=https://www.rts.ch/audio-podcast/2022/audio/emission-speciale-en-direct-du-musee-olympique-de-lausanne-25830312.html |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=rts.ch |language=fr}}</ref> * Domestika – USA (2022)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Online course - Animated Lettering for GIFs: Boost Your Online Presence (RYLSEE ☻) |url=https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/3472-animated-lettering-for-gifs-boost-your-online-presence |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Domestika |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=rylsee |url=https://www.domestika.org/en/rylsee |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=Domestika |language=en}}</ref> * RTS 'Dans Sa Bulle' – Switzerland (2022)<ref>{{Citation |title=Dans sa bulle - Rylsee - Play RTS |url=https://www.rts.ch/play/tv/dans-sa-bulle/video/rylsee?urn=urn:rts:video:13624460 |access-date=2024-01-13 |language=fr}}</ref> * The Olympic Museum Podcast – Switzerland (2022)<ref>{{Citation |title=À la Croisée des Jeux / Rylsee & Marion Pollaert : Créativité et nouveaux sports olympiques | date=October 17, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtMorsdSN2E |access-date=2024-01-13 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HSp8KBIeejJjxIyRiWIZ0?si=l8jdeD-pSMuUSz17jWPqNA |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=open.spotify.com}}</ref> * Factory Berlin TV – Germany (2021)<ref>{{Citation |title=Hack The Space: RYLSEE | date=September 23, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SUwT0jxYjw |access-date=2024-01-13 |language=en}}</ref> * RTS 'The Raconteurs' – Switzerland (2020)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-25 |title=A Berlin, le meilleur est à venir, selon Rylsee |url=https://www.rts.ch/audio-podcast/2020/audio/a-berlin-le-meilleur-est-a-venir-selon-rylsee-25160669.html |access-date=2024-01-13 |website=rts.ch |language=fr}}</ref> * Louis Media X Orange.fr – France (2019)<ref>{{Citation|title=Mon cher enfant... écrire aujourd'hui à son enfant... pour demain|url=https://soundcloud.com/user-183637958/mon-cher-enfant-ecrire-aujourdhui-a-son-enfant-pour-demain|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Tataki/RTS – Switzerland (2018)<ref>{{Citation|last=Tataki|title=RYLSEE : passion street art – SHOUT OUT|date=July 24, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs1GSMFhUxU|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Vantage Point Radio – Germany (2016)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vantagepointradio.com/portfolio/detail/episode-61-rylsee/|title=EPISODE 61 – RYLSEE|website=VANTAGE POINT RADIO|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Skillshare – USA (2015)<ref name="rylseeskillsharebio">{{cite web|url=https://www.skillshare.com/user/rylsee|title=About Me|author=Rylsee ☺|website=Skillshare|accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Hand-Lettering-Fun-Phrases-Illustrated-Wordplay-through-Typography/1840327476|title=Hand Lettering Fun Phrases: Illustrated Wordplay through Typography {{!}} Rylsee ☺|website=Skillshare|access-date=31 May 2019}}</ref> * Arte – Germany (2014) * Converse – Germany (2014) * Mix TV – Brasil (2011)

== References == {{Reflist}}

== External links == * [http://rylsee.com Personal Website] * [https://sneeer.com Sneeer Website]

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