03-10-2011
Papercut artist Rob Ryan returns to Yorkshire Sculpture Park this October to coincide with the publication of his new book, A Sky Full of Kindness. The internationally renowned artist will meet visitors to the Park at 2.00pm on Saturday 15 October where he’ll sign copies of the book, published by Hodder.
Visitors will also have the chance to purchase original artwork and limited edition screen prints featured in the publication, alongside a varied and ever-changing collection of Rob Ryan books, prints and homeware.
With Ryan’s trademark magical, intricate papercuts, A Sky Full of Kindness tells the story of two birds about to become parents for the first time. From the hopes for their unborn child to the fears about their own state of readiness, the book, priced £16.99, captures the intense and contradictory feelings of an unconditional love.
Ryan first appeared at the Park in 2009 when his papercuts and screen prints adorned the YSP Centre in a solo exhibition. The show was accompanied by an illustrated publication, limited edition screen prints and a range of homeware and greetings cards, which continue to be popular with visitors to the YSP Shop and website.
Ryan has worked on a diverse array of commissions and collaborations with names such as Paul Smith, Tatty Devine, Earnest Sewn, Vogue and Elle. He has produced Easter egg packaging for Fortnum and Mason and designed a shop window display for Liberty. He has also illustrated book jackets for authors including Louis De Bernieres and Jackie Kay, and collaborated on a children’s book with Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
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