Drawn 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 ‘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.

Ryrie 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.

John RYRIE (1961 - )
'Camouflage' 2001
lithograph on paper
Edition of 10
Image Size: 44 x 35 cm
Dimensions: 60 x 46 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image
Comes with Letter of Provenance
 
Stamped by Lancaster Press on bottom right.
 
Condition: Excellent
 
(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency