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 ‘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.

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 those in service to their dogs, ‘Deception’ is a wonderful find.

John RYRIE (1961 - )
'Deception' 1998
etching on paper
Edition of 40
Image Size: 25 x 25 cm
Dimensions: 51 x 40 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated under image
Comes with Letter of Provenance
 
Condition: Excellent
 
(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency