{"title":"John Ryrie","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB. 1961 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn accomplished printmaker and bookbinder, Australian artist John Ryrie’s work draws out the legends, myths and desires that underlie our culture. His work is inspired by the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, employing composition, symbolism and perspective to tell stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyrie’s work is represented across public collections, including extensive holdings at the National Gallery of Victoria and National Gallery of Australia. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and has been a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ryrie-john-daphne-and-apollo-17284","title":"John Ryrie 'Daphne and Apollo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie establishes himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. In ‘Daphne and Apollo’, Ryrie captures the climactic moment of the Greco-Roman myth where the nymph Daphne, fleeing the relentless pursuit of the god Apollo, is transformed into a laurel tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe intimacy of clasped hands is inverted by the Ryrie's differing use of colours — a vivid, organic green for Daphne’s transforming hand and a rich brown outlining Apollo's unyielding desire. This contrast transforms an action which, traditionally representative of fondness, becomes a potent symbol of unrequited love. Meditating on the themes of desire and metamorphosis within this myth, Ryrie crafts a subtle but commanding piece of visual poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Daphne and Apollo’ is a powerfully thematic work bridging classical myth with contemporary aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Daphne and Apollo' 2003\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 56 x 48 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 56 x 48 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Editioned, titled, signed 'John Ryrie' and dated in margin\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067245097030,"sku":null,"price":680.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-daphne-and-apollo-17284.jpg?v=1762815533"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-constitutional-17291","title":"John Ryrie 'Constitutional'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Ryrie’s work is underpinned by an affinity for printmaking. He is drawn to symbolism and expressionism, in particular the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and William Blake. Ryrie’s ‘Constitutional’ is imbued with absurdity and ironic humour, providing a powerful allegory of futile labor and the stubborn resistance to change.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tree—a symbol of tradition, history, and nature—has been uprooted and crudely mobilised. A man strains under the burden of a thick harness, attempting to pull the large tree which rests on four small, inadequate wheels. This action represents the Sisyphean and seemingly futile task of modern progress; the effort required to uphold or drag cumbersome, historical frameworks into a new landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn esteemed printmaker, Ryrie was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. Exploring tensions between nature vs. industry, tradition vs. modernity, and individual effort vs. systemic constraint, ‘Constitutional’ invites prolonged looking and interpretation. This is the perfect conversation piece for any politically-conscious collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Constitutional' 2018\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 35 x 37 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 50 x 54 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Editioned, titled, signed 'John Ryrie' and dated in margin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) The Artist or Assignee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art \u0026 Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44078712717382,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-constitutional-17291.jpg?v=1762921825"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-icarus-17286","title":"John Ryrie 'Icarus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Ryrie’s work is underpinned by an affinity for printmaking. He is drawn to symbolism and expressionism, in particular the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and William Blake. Ryrie’s ‘Icarus’ is an ode to one of Greek mythology's most tragic figures. Through the clever use of a vertical format, this work crafts a heightened vulnerability and rapid descent — emphasising the eternal human narrative of ambition and hubris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie’s etching captures the melodrama of Icarus’ fall to earth with an unexpected sense of grace and beauty. The feathers, a representation of Icarus’ melted wings, float downward in contrast to the figure, reminding one of the dark finality of Icarus's fate: the consequence of flying too close to the sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Icarus’ is a compelling find.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Icarus' 2003\u003cbr\u003eetching on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 50 x 17 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 76 x 38 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Editioned, titled, signed 'John Ryrie' and dated in margin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art \u0026 Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44078712750150,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-icarus-117286.jpg?v=1762921945"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-midas-secret-18330","title":"John Ryrie 'Midas' Secret'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. In ‘Midas’ Secret’, he captures a fateful event from the life of Midas, a figure in Greek mythology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMidas, cursed by Apollo after a foolish musical contest judgement, is given donkey ears. He hides these ears beneath hats and turbans, only confiding in his barber who leaks the secret to the whispering reeds. This is the moment captured by Ryrie – the barber digging a hole to bury Midas’s embarrassment in. But the truth cannot be suppressed and reality escapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this miniature work – packed with meaning and detail – is a wonderful find for you or the foolish king in your life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Midas' Secret' 2003\u003cbr\u003eetching on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 4 x 4 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 26 x 21 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eCondition:Very good.\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442843832390,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-midas-secret-18330-fullsheet.jpg?v=1787552666"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-ole-devil-moon-18333","title":"John Ryrie 'Ole Devil Moon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. In ‘Ole Devil Moon’, he presents two figures in an impossible embrace. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaking its name from the jazz standard that describes falling in love as a form of bewitchment, this work visualises the heady, all-consuming rapture of new love. While Ryrie’s figures wear expressions of serenity, their bodies fuse together like the roots of an ancient tree. Beneath the eye of the moon, all reason is lost to lust. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Ole Devil Moon’ is a powerful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Ole Devil Moon' 1999\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 41 x 27 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 56 x 44 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eStamped by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner. Smudging on top margin.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442843963462,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-ole-devil-moon-18333.jpg?v=1787552670"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-ole-devil-moon-18335","title":"John Ryrie 'Vanessa'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Vanessa’, he presents a prone figure. Strewn across a mound of forms, Vanessa appears utterly at ease. There is an element of antiquity to Ryrie’s composition, his figure reminiscent of a classical sculpture or fossilised deity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and nudes, ‘Vanessa’ is a powerful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Vanessa' 2003\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 16 x 45 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 46 x 65 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eStamped by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.Light smudge on left side.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Describes a work of art's image as Excellent, but may show some small signs of surrounding wear to paper or frame. There are no tears to paper margin or disruption to the paint surface.\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442844061766,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-vanessa-18335.jpg?v=1787552671"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-ole-devil-moon-18336","title":"John Ryrie 'Nicky'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Nicky’, he presents a prone figure. Strewn across a mound of blankets, Vanessa appears utterly at ease. There is an element of antiquity to Ryrie’s composition, his figure reminiscent of a classical sculpture or fossilised deity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and nudes, ‘Vanessa’ is a powerful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Nicky' 2003\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 18 x 26 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 56 x 47 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eStamped by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442844160070,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-ole-devil-moon-18336_f79c8f35-b555-4601-b585-ae599be2e346.jpg?v=1787552674"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-jessica-18337","title":"John Ryrie 'Jessica'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Jessica’, he presents a nude figure standing, looking away from the viewer. Despite comprising straight lines, there is a sensuality to Ryrie’s figure, reminiscent of classicism and the intuitive forms of early modernism. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and nudes, ‘Jessica’ is a powerful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Jessica' 2003\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 36 x 11 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 56 x 47 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eStamped by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442844258374,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-jessica-18337-fullsheet.jpg?v=1787552676"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-support-18338","title":"John Ryrie 'Support'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Support’, he presents an impossible configuration of figures – two bodies fold into another, coiling together into a mass of limbs and bits. The work recalls the Ancient Roman concept of the ‘grotesque’ – referring to unnatural fusions of creatures – that resurfaced in the Renaissance. Playful, bizarre and formally complex, the grotesque has been explored by artists including Hieronymus Bosch and Francisco de Goya. Here, it recalls the intense feeling of souls combining in the throes of love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Support’ is a powerful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Support' 1999\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 25 x 23 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 50 x 35 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442844323910,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-support-18338.jpg?v=1787552678"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-seamaden-ii-18340","title":"John Ryrie 'Sea-Maiden II'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Sea-Maiden II’, he presents an intriguing scene. Across a striped couch lies a mermaid, poised for capture; an artist paints her, substituting her tail for two legs. Half-woman, half-fish creatures recur throughout many cultures' mythologies, often symbolising the duality of the ocean – beautiful and deadly – and of women themselves. Why has this artist replaced his subject’s tail with legs, is he under a spell or is she under his? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Sea-Maiden II’ is a wonderful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Sea-Maiden II' 2017\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 23 x 16 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 28 x 19 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442844422214,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-seamaden-ii-18340.jpg?v=1787552681"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-etude-18339","title":"John Ryrie 'Etude'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the gorgeous ‘Etude’, he presents two figures in a musical embrace. The man plays the clarinet while the woman strums a guitar, coccooned in his body. An ode to music, love and partnership, this work is harmonious. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Etude’ is a wonderful work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Etude' 1999\u003cbr\u003ewood engraving on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 9 x 8 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 26 x 18 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46442844553286,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-etude-18339.jpg?v=1787552683"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-eden-18341","title":"John Ryrie 'Untitled (Love can be a bridge)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Untitled (Love Can be a Bridge)’, he presents two figures embracing over a river in an arcadian landscape. The entwined bodies of these figures are a metaphor for the uniting power of connection. Conjuring a distant utopia, Ryrie represents love as an elemental force, as natural as the sun, trees and soil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Untitled (Love Can be a Bridge)’ is a beautiful find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Untitled (Love can be a bridge)' 1996\u003cbr\u003ewoodcut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 19 x 22 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 35 x 50 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated under image\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good; smudge on lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454143549510,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-untitled-eden-18341.jpg?v=1787805481"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-another-boat-some-ot-18342","title":"John Ryrie 'Another boat, some other stuff'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Another boat, some other stuff’, he presents a magical boat. Tottering atop the churning sea, Ryrie’s boat is crammed with an unlikely assortment of stuff: mirrors; doors; fish; guitars; ladders; and more. Boats can be symbolic of transitional phases. In ‘Another boat, some other stuff’, change and creation is all around – the house has been renovated, the garage cleared, the high seas reared. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints, visual storytelling or those on their own unlikely journey, ‘Another boat, some other stuff’ is a wonderful find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Another boat, some other stuff' 1999\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 25 x 30 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 37 x 41 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454143680582,"sku":null,"price":660.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-another-boat-some-ot-18342-boat.jpg?v=1787805484"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-deception-18343","title":"John Ryrie 'Deception'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Deception’, he presents a humorous scene. A human and dog wrestle, but not in honesty – each wears the mask of the other, assuming a stolen identity. The man’s glasses lie strewn to the side, his animal instinct in charge. Reminiscent of the dynamics we cultivate with our pets, ourselves and our inner hounds, ‘Deception’ is both whimsical and intriguing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints, visual storytelling or those in service to their dogs, ‘Deception’ is a wonderful find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Deception' 1998\u003cbr\u003eetching on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 25 x 25 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 51 x 40 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454143746118,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-deception-18343.jpg?v=1787805486"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-camouflage-18344","title":"John Ryrie 'Camouflage'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Camouflage’, he presents a humorous scene – two dogs meet, each wearing a human mask. Reminiscent of the thin line between civilised and not, as well as the masks we adorn everyday, this work is both thought-provoking and delightful. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints, visual storytelling or dog-lovers, ‘Camouflage’ is a wonderful find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Camouflage' 2001\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 44 x 35 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 60 x 46 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStamped by Lancaster Press on bottom right.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454143844422,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-camouflage-18344.jpg?v=1787805488"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-camouflage-18345","title":"John Ryrie 'Yseut'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘Yseut’, he evocatively depicts Iseult of the White Hands from the Celtic legend of Tristan and Iseult. The scene is pivotal. After Tristan is fatally wounded, he sends for Iseult the Blonde, his former lover, asking that a ship with white sails signal her arrival. Watching from the shore, Iseult of the White Hands sees the white sails but, consumed by unrequited love, tells Tristan they are black. Believing Iseult has not come, Tristan dies of despair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘Yseut’ is a poignant, rich find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Yseut' 2003\u003cbr\u003eetching on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 13 x 10 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 38 x 28 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eStamped by Chrysalis Publishing on lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454143909958,"sku":null,"price":370.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-yseut-18345.jpg?v=1787805490"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-the-traveller-fortu-18346","title":"John Ryrie 'The Traveller \u0026 Fortune'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn ‘The Traveller and the Fortune’, he depicts the eponymous Aesop fable. According to the fable, a traveller falls asleep beside a well – he is about to fall in and drown when the personification of Fortune, fearing she will be blamed for his death, wakes him. At once a reminder that we are the masters of our destiny, the fable is also a heeding against folly for it is more often our own impudence, rather than fate or luck, that undoes us. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, ‘The Traveller and the Fortune’ is an expressive, sage find. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'The Traveller \u0026amp; Fortune' 1999\u003cbr\u003ewoodcut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 61 x 44 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 77 x 56 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003eStamped by Chrysalis Publishing on lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"small","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46454144008262,"sku":null,"price":960.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-the-traveller-fortu-18346.jpg?v=1787805493"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18456","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (bird on a branch)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. Completed in his classic artistic style, this work presents a petite and enigmatic portrait of a bird - a curious onlooker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (bird on a branch)' 1999\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 11 x 7 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 21 x 15 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544484532294,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-bird-on-18456.jpg?v=1789085246"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-evolution-18466","title":"John Ryrie 'Evolution'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fish with a walking cane, a pig with a snorkel - in 'Evolution', Ryrie composes an absurd and artistic re-imagining of the origin of man. Completed in his classic artistic style, there is something strangely humorous about this work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Evolution' 2016\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 13 x 28 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 29 x 38 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544484597830,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-evolution-18466-signed.jpg?v=1789085247"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-unicorn-18467","title":"John Ryrie 'Unicorn'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 'Unicorn', Ryrie constructs an absurdist scene. In the foreground a busking musician serenades the viewer, an open instrument case sits open, silently asking for tips. Eyes closed, concentrated on his craft, the musician remains completely unaware of the unicorn which stands behind him. A true testament to an artist's dedication to his craft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Unicorn' 2015\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 21 x 18 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 36 x 25 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544484663366,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-unicorn-18467-signed.jpg?v=1789085248"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-selfish-giant-vi-18469","title":"John Ryrie 'Selfish Giant VI'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his 'Selfish Giant' series, the artist represents a series of scenes from the storybook by Oscar Wilde. In this moment, the giant is overwhelmed by an abundance of spring flowers - nature's botanical reward for him welcoming the children back into his garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. 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Captured here is the garden of the giant which, since expelling the children, has been plunged into an eternal winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Selfish Giant III' 2008\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 18 x 12 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 38 x 28 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544484794438,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-selfish-giant-iii-18470-signed.jpg?v=1789085250"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-selfish-giant-v-18471","title":"John Ryrie 'Selfish Giant V'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his 'Selfish Giant' series, the artist represents a series of scenes from the storybook by Oscar Wilde. In this moment, a lone figure is held in the grasp of the titular giant, grasping futilely towards the sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Selfish Giant V' 2008\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 18 x 12 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 38 x 28 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544484827206,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-selfish-giant-v-18471-signed.jpg?v=1789085250"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-selfish-giant-iv-18472","title":"John Ryrie 'Selfish Giant IV'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his 'Selfish Giant' series, the artist represents a series of scenes from the storybook by Oscar Wilde. Captured here are the children who, although banned, sneak into the giant's garden, hoping he does not notice. Boldly detailed, this work is alive with a youthful sense of daring and optimism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'Selfish Giant IV' 2008\u003cbr\u003elinocut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 18 x 12 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 39 x 28 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544485449798,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-selfish-giant-iv-118472-clos.jpg?v=1789085251"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-selfish-giant-i-18473","title":"John Ryrie 'Selfish Giant I'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his 'Selfish Giant' series, the artist represents a series of scenes from the storybook by Oscar Wilde. Captured here are the children who, whilst the giant is away, play in his beautiful garden. Revelling in the glow of the summer sun, this work is alive with a sense of youthful optimism - a summers day, stretching out for eternity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. 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Completed in his classic artistic style, Ryrie's petite woodcut is a playful re-imagining of the 'bad luck' stereotypes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (self reflection)' 1999\u003cbr\u003ewoodcut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 4 x 7 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 23 x 16 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545305862214,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-self-reflection-18457-close.jpg?v=1789089463"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18458","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (the catch)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this 1986 woodcut, Ryrie crafts a portrait of a man sitting with a fish in his hands, poised to eat it. There is something primitive about this figure - a scene captured from the early days of mankind, or a re-imagined character from classic mythology. A petite work, this print is a testament to Ryrie's ability to infuse intrigue and narrative into his artistic creations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. 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A petite work, this print is a testament to the artist's ability to infuse his works with a palpable sense of narrative - inviting questions and provoking wonder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (kidnapped)' 1986\u003cbr\u003ewoodcut on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 16 x 10 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 24 x 19 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545310187590,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-kidnapped-18459-close.jpg?v=1789089465"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18460","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (still life)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this series of petite lithographs from 2005, Ryrie traces the turbulent journey of a single key, as it travels throughout the world. In this moment, the key is shown to be at rest - either having completed its adventure, or waiting expectantly for it to begin. In evocative detail, this print is a testament to Ryrie's ability to infuse narrative and intrigue into his artistic creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (still life)' 2005\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 15 x 6 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 25 x 16 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545310253126,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-still-life-18460-close.jpg?v=1789089466"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18461","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (the crane)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this series of petite lithographs from 2005, Ryrie traces the turbulent journey of a single key, as it travels throughout the world. In this moment, the key is captured mid-flight, poised precariously in the beak of a crane. In evocative detail, this print is a testament to Ryrie's ability to infuse narrative and intrigue into his artistic creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (the crane)' 2005\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 10 x 10 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 26 x 18 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated under image.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Lancaster Press lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545310941254,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-the-heron-18461-close.jpg?v=1789089467"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18462","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (on the road)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this series of petite lithographs from 2005, Ryrie traces the turbulent journey of a single key as it travels throughout the world. In this moment, the key is captured on a walking path that stretches far into the distance. In evocative detail, this print is a testament to Ryrie's ability to infuse narrative and intrigue into his artistic creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (on the road)' 2005\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 9 x 9 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 25 x 19 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Lancaster Press lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545311268934,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-on-the-road-18462-close.jpg?v=1789089468"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18463","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (the boat)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this series of petite lithographs from 2005, Ryrie traces the turbulent journey of a single key, as it travels throughout the world. In this moment, the artist shows the key on a boat, climbing up a mountainous wave. In evocative detail, this print is a testament to Ryrie's ability to infuse narrative and intrigue into his artistic creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (the boat)' 2005\u003cbr\u003elithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 12 x 8 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 26 x 18 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Lancaster Press lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545311957062,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-the-boat-18463-close.jpg?v=1789089468"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18464","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (sea ladder)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this petite work, Ryrie creates an absurd scene of a ladder emerging from a turbulent ocean. Executed in mezzotint, this scene possesses a beautiful sense of tonal depth - with each wave appearing as if a mountain in a landscape. The result is an intimate and quietly atmospheric work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. For collectors of contemporary prints and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artandcollectors.com\/collections\/john-ryrie\"\u003eJohn RYRIE\u003c\/a\u003e (1961 - )\u003cbr\u003e'untitled (sea ladder)' 1991\u003cbr\u003emezzotint on paper\u003cbr\u003eEdition of 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eImage Size\u003c\/i\u003e: 12 x 9 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions\u003c\/i\u003e: 31 x 25 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigned\u003c\/i\u003e: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with Letter of Provenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossed by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(c) John Ryrie \/ Copyright Agency\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art and Collectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545312546886,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8229\/files\/ryrie-john-untitled-sea-ladder-18464-close.jpg?v=1789089468"},{"product_id":"ryrie-john-untitled-18465","title":"John Ryrie 'untitled (crowned tree)'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawn to the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for ‘The Scream’), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and the work of William Blake, John Ryrie has established himself as an adept storyteller through the medium of printmaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this petite work, Ryrie creates a softly detailed landscape centred on a lone tree, encircled by a delicate crown-like form. Executed in mezzotint, the print possesses a beautiful sense of softness and depth, with the velvety black of the night sky rendered in rich, opaque tones. The result is an intimate and quietly atmospheric work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyrie is an esteemed printmaker. He was awarded the Grand Prize in the Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints and a finalist in the Geelong acquisitive print awards, and is represented at the National Gallery of Australia. 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