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 'Mr. Punch', Ryrie depicts the titular character from the traditional English puppet show Punch and Judy. A character usually engaged in violent, slapstick comedy, the artist here represents Punch as a passive character, with his back turned towards the viewer. Taking on this novel perspective, Ryrie explore the vulnerable side of the beloved puppet.

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 and visual storytelling, this work is a joyful discovery.

John RYRIE (1961 - )
'Mr. Punch' 2005
lithograph on paper
Edition of 6
Image Size: 32 x 11 cm
Dimensions: 38 x 29 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin
Comes with Letter of Provenance
Embossed by Lancaster Press lower right corner.
Condition:Excellent:
(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency