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 primarily as a fine artist, his intricate papercut work adapts itself readily to many other mediums including ceramics, textiles, homewares and even jewellery. Ryan's work often consists of whimsical figures paired with sentimental, grave, honest and occasionally humorous pieces of writing which he admits are autobiographical.

Over the years, Ryan has collaborated with the likes of Paul Smith, Liberty of London, Tatty Devine and Vogue. He has exhibited widely 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.

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