Rob Ryan was born in 1962 in Akrotiri, Cyprus. He studied Fine Art at Trent Polytechnic and at the Royal College of Art in London where he specialised in Printmaking.
Although he views himself first as a fine artist, his intricate paper cut work adapts itself to many other mediums including ceramics, textiles, homewares and even jewellery.
Over the years, he has collaborated with Paul Smith, Liberty of London, Tatty Devine and Vogue.
His work often consists of figures paired with sentimental, grave, honest and occasionally humorous pieces of writing which he admits are autobiographical.
Rob has exhibited across the UK and internationally and has written and illustrated several books, ‘This Is For You’, ‘A Sky Full Of Kindness’ and most recently a trilogy, ‘The Invisible Kingdom’, ‘The Kingdom Revealed’ and ‘The Invincible Kingdom’.
He lives and works in London, UK.
Although he views himself first as a fine artist, his intricate paper cut work adapts itself to many other mediums including ceramics, textiles, homewares and even jewellery.
Over the years, he has collaborated with Paul Smith, Liberty of London, Tatty Devine and Vogue.
His work often consists of figures paired with sentimental, grave, honest and occasionally humorous pieces of writing which he admits are autobiographical.
Rob has exhibited across the UK and internationally and has written and illustrated several books, ‘This Is For You’, ‘A Sky Full Of Kindness’ and most recently a trilogy, ‘The Invisible Kingdom’, ‘The Kingdom Revealed’ and ‘The Invincible Kingdom’.
He lives and works in London, UK.
Here are some examples of his work:
Do you have a secret place?
My heart, My love.
When I was a child.
I find his work very interesting. I like that he uses a lot of text within his work. And how intricate his work is.
Amy Slater 