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 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.

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 - )
'Selfish Giant IV' 2008
linocut on paper
Edition of 40
Image Size: 18 x 12 cm
Dimensions: 39 x 28 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, titled, dated lower margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Embossed by Chrysalis Publishing lower right corner.

Condition: Excellent

(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency