This monograph delves into the career of celebrated artist Robert Ryan. From his early roots as a musician and painter, he discovered tattooing and quickly became one of the preeminent artists in that realm. His work reveals a deep mastery of the American tattooing tradition while creating a mystical and fantastic world full of unique takes on Eastern religious iconography. The book covers two decades of stunning paintings & tattoos, interviews with art and music luminaries about his work and subject matter, detailing Ryan's personal journey and progression as an artist.
ISBN: | 9781943888009 |
Publication date: | 25th August 2016 |
Author: | Robert Ryan, Genesis P Orridge, Freddy Corbin, Andrew Berardini |
Publisher: | Featherproof Books |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 160 pages |
Genres: |
History of art Individual artists, art monographs Religious and ceremonial art Other graphic or visual art forms |