John Ryrie 'Constitutional' painting in a certain kind of

in a certain kind of gentility

normally presented polished and anonymous in a tuxedo

becoming a mostly self-taught painter of landscapes

thus this work is an intimate portrayal of family bonds

Peter Pijau Skipper is an Aboriginal artist who was born in Japingka

John Ryrie 'Constitutional' painting in a certain kind ofJohn 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,