Cathryn Ryan
Visual Artist
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×500mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×640mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×515mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×500mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×400mm
Edition of 30
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×400mm
Edition of 30
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×480mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Dimensions: 400×640mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.
Cathryn Ryan
Limited Edition Print
Dimensions: 533×400mm
Edition of 50
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
Museum-grade Giclée prints on archival Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag. Hand-signed and numbered, these editions are produced with professional pigment inks to capture the rich detail and nuance of the original painting. A gallery-standard reproduction designed for longevity and a beautiful, matte finish
Cathryn Ryan’s contemporary paintings invite viewers into miniature, surreal worlds where the wild landscapes of Aotearoa are cradled within the everyday. Drawing on a deep passion for New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, her work explores the interplay between domestic life and the natural environment through playful shifts in scale and perspective.
In Ryan’s detailed compositions, familiar domestic vessels - such as weathered buckets, ceramic mugs, and delicate eggshells - become miniature ecosystems. Treasured native species like the Tūī, Pīwakawaka, and Kea find sanctuary within these humble containers, transforming ordinary objects into vibrant, imagined landscapes.
Central to Ryan’s practice is an exploration of belonging and memory. By juxtaposing the wild with the domestic, she highlights how deeply our identity is intertwined with the natural world. Each piece offers an intimate, captivating window into Aotearoa, encouraging audiences to look closer, question scale, and find vast wonder within the smallest spaces.