John Ryrie 'Constitutional' painting 'Two Angels' 1998

'Two Angels' 1998

‘Nestor Hypopolius’ is sure to be a charming and lively companion in any space

best known for his still lifes

in a certain kind of gentility

thus this work is an intimate portrayal of family bonds

John Ryrie 'Constitutional' painting 'Two Angels' 1998John Ryries work is underpinned by an affinity for printmaking. He is drawn to symbolism and expressionism, in particular the woodcuts prints of late 19th century Edvard Munch (the artist best known for The Scream), Japanese artist Shiko Munakata and William Blake. Ryries Constitutional is imbued with absurdity and ironic humour, providing a powerful allegory of futile labor and the stubborn resistance to change. The treea symbol of tradition,