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 this 1986 woodcut, Ryrie crafts an intriguing scene of a kidnapping in action. 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.

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 - )
'untitled (kidnapped)' 1986
woodcut on paper
Edition of 15
Image Size: 16 x 10 cm
Dimensions: 24 x 19 cm
Signed: Signed 'John Ryrie', editioned, dated lower margin

Comes with Letter of Provenance

Condition: Excellent

(c) John Ryrie / Copyright Agency