Artist Statement
My work is inspired by video games and things that I've grown up with and seen over the years. I create fun and comedic artwork while also focusing on the improvement of my skills even more as an artist.
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Bryan Ko, or by his artist name, Rya Sprouts or Sprouttess, is an Asian American digital artist from the Bay Area. He graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Digital Media Art. He first started his art journey in high school, learning photography and videography. Upon his arrival to San Jose State University, he’s learned new skills such as 3D modeling coding, and animation. Through his education, he's been further enhancing his skills in video editing.
Work Experience
Social Content Creator
CADRE Alumni Organization
April 2026 - Present
CAO description
Skills:
- Recording and documenting events
- Pictures
Technical Artist
SJSU CADRE Media Lab & SAP Center
Febuary 2026 - March 2026
Free Throw
Skills:
- 2D Content Designer
- Creating 2D basketball animations and assets
- Social Media Documentor
- Assisting in documenting and recording behind the scenes work
- Editing advertisement videos that promote the event and artworks
- Communicating and working closely with multiple teams
General Comittee / Video Editor
CADRE SO (School Club)
June 2025 - Present
Club committee officer for a student organization at SJSU. CADRE SO is a student organization for art majors, mostly for Digital Media Art students, at San Jose State University. CADRE SO stands for Computer in Arts, Design, Research, and Education, Student Organization
Skills:
- Help organize, setup, and host club meetings and events
- Assiting with new digial media art students or people who want to join DMA
- Recording events
- Taking all capture content and creating recap videos
- Alumni Officer
General Merchandise Expert
Target
June 2023 - Present
Going around the store making sure shelves are always fully stocked and cleaned up. Trained in several different departments in the store in case extra support is needed.
Skills:
- Restocking and cleaning shelves in different departments
- Assiting customers and answering questions
- Cashier trained
- Trained for online customer orders
- Trained Roles - Checkout Advocate, Closing Expert, Fulfillment Expert
Education
San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
Art Concentration - Digital Media Art, 2021-2025
- 2025 - Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Digital Media Art
- 2025 - Magna Cum Lauda
- 2024 - Dean's Scholar Award
- 2021-2023 - President's Scholar Award