Barbara Ryman

Barbara Ryman, Distant Memory 4
Barbara Ryman, Distant Memory 4, 2017
Barbara Ryman, “Do you play with fire ‘cause you like it or ...” 1
Barbara Ryman, “Do you play with fire ‘cause you like it or ...” 1, 2019
Barbara Ryman, Leaves fall 2
Barbara Ryman, Leaves fall 2, 2019
Barbara Ryman, “Do you play with fire ‘cause you like it or ...” 2
Barbara Ryman, “Do you play with fire ‘cause you like it or ...” 2, 2019
Barbara Ryman, Distant memory 2
Barbara Ryman, Distant memory 2, 2017
Barbara Ryman, Distant memory 1
Barbara Ryman, Distant memory 1, 2017
Barbara Ryman, Enamel vessel
Barbara Ryman, Enamel vessel, 2016
Barbara Ryman, Enamel vessel
Barbara Ryman, Enamel vessel, 2016
Barbara Ryman, Beauty in a shocked lanscape
Barbara Ryman, Beauty in a shocked lanscape, 2014
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 4
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 4, 2019
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 3
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 3, 2019
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 2
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 2 , 2019
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 1
Barbara Ryman, Pendant 1, 2019
Barbara Ryman, "A place in time"
Barbara Ryman, "A place in time", 2016
Barbara Ryman, "A place in time"
Barbara Ryman, "A place in time", 2016
Installation View, Photo by Docqment Photography
Installation View, Photo by Docqment Photography, 2022
Installation View, Work by Barbara Ryman and Lucy Chetcuti, Photo by Docqment Photography
Installation View, Work by Barbara Ryman and Lucy Chetcuti, Photo by Docqment Photography, 2022
Beatles
Beatles, 2022
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Moths
Moths, 2022
Seashells
Seashells, 2022
Leaves fall 2
Leaves fall 2, 2019
Leaves fall...
Leaves fall..., 2019
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Fragment Pendants (each)
Fragment Pendants (each), 2017
Distant memory 4 (Vessel)
Distant memory 4 (Vessel), 2017
Fragment Wind (Pendant)
Fragment Wind (Pendant), 2017
SOLD
Fragment Water (Pendant)
Fragment Water (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Water (Pendant)
Fragment Water (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Water (Pendant)
Fragment Water (Pendant), 2017
SOLD
Fragment Earth (Pendant)
Fragment Earth (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Water (Pendant)
Fragment Water (Pendant), 2017
SOLD
Distant memory 1
Distant memory 1, 2017
Fragment Wind (Pendant)
Fragment Wind (Pendant), 2017
SOLD
Fragment Earth (Pendant)
Fragment Earth (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Water (Pendant)
Fragment Water (Pendant), 2017
SOLD
Fragment Fire (Pendant) ,
Fragment Fire (Pendant) , , 2017
Fragment Fire (Pendant)
Fragment Fire (Pendant), 2017
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Fragment Fire (Pendant)
Fragment Fire (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Fire (Pendant)
Fragment Fire (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Earth (Pendant)
Fragment Earth (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Earth (Pendant)
Fragment Earth (Pendant), 2017
Fragment Earth (Pendant)
Fragment Earth (Pendant), 2017
SOLD
Fragment Water (Pendant)
Fragment Water (Pendant), 2017
Enamel vessel 3
Enamel vessel 3
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Night falls in the shadow of the Mountain
Night falls in the shadow of the Mountain, 2014
In my dream the hills were on fire
In my dream the hills were on fire, 2014
Storm in the shadow of the Mountain
Storm in the shadow of the Mountain, 2014

Barbara Ryman: Statement

Since childhood, Barbara Ryman has been a fascinated observer of nature, nourished by the stories of naturalists Gerald Durrell and Jean-Henri Fabre. They taught her the value of taking time and observing with all her senses. Fabre's minute and dedicated studies of insects, taught Ryman that the details of these tiny lives are remarkable and important; they provide an intimate and quiet world of inspiration for her work.

Her primary medium of Vitreous Enamelling is combined with many metalwork and etching techniques. Forty years of study and practice give her a remarkable depth of knowledge, enabling her to combine both traditional, Japanese and contemporary enamelling methods. This interplay of metal, glass and etching have become her intricate, creative language she uses when making her jewellery and vessels

Barbara Ryman: Bio

Barbara Ryman has been a leading influence in Australian Contemporary jewellery for more than 30 years, primarily for her exquisite and extraordinary work with vitreous enamel.
In recent years she has spent much time in Japan studying Japanese enameling techniques with master craftsman and mentor, Tsuyura Sakurai. These influences have provided many new directions of exploration that can be seen in Ryman’s work. “As a mature artist, I have sometimes found this challenging, but it has also been inspirational and transformative. I hope I will always take such leaps of faith”. 

Barbara has exhibited frequently both internationally and nationally and her work is held in both public and private collections, including; the Australian National Gallery in Canberra, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney and the Museum of Contemporary Enamelling in Salou, Spain. 

Barbara Ryman

Barbara Ryman: CV March, 2023

Barbara Ryman CV
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Education

2006
Graduate Diploma of Art (Visual)
Faculty of Arts, Gold and Silversmithing School, ANU
1976-1978
Art Diploma
Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education, Sydney, NSW
1979-1980
Jewellery Design Certificate
Randwick Technical College

Solo exhibitions

2019
Leaves Fall
Stanley Street Gallery, Darlinghurst, NSW
2014
Dreams and Shadows
Stanley Street Gallery, Darlinghurst, NSW
2000
Voyager
Makers Mark Gallery, Melbourne, VIC & Sydney, NSW

Group exhibitions

2022
Small Dreams
Stanley Street Gallery
2019
ALCHEMY 5: Transformation in Contemporary Enamels, 17th Biennial International Juried Exhibition
The Enamellist Society Conference, University of Oregon School of Art, Eugene, USA, LaVerne Krause Gallery, University of Oregon and Maude Kerns Art Center, Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA
2018
To Have and to Hold installation
Art Gallery of South Australia, SA
52nd International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan
2017-2018
ALCHEMY 4, 16th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition
The Enamellist Society Conference, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg TN, USA
2017
Fragment
Stanley Street Gallery, Darlinghurst, NSW
How does your garden grow
Goulburn regional Gallery, Goulburn, NSW
2016
50th International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Group Enamel show
Artline Gallery, Temma, Osaka, Japan
Salon of Infectious Ideas
Stanley Street Gallery, Darlinghurst, NSW
2014
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor, 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories
Latrobe Regional Gallery, VIC
The 48th International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor, 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories
Logan Art Gallery, Toowoomba Regional Gallery, Rockhampton Art Gallery, QLD; Gosford Regional Gallery, Tamworth Regional Gallery, Hurstville Museum & Gallery, NSW
Heat Exchange
Shemer Arts Centre, Phoenix Arizona, USA
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor, 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories
Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and Design, SA; Grafton Regional Gallery, Wagga Wagga Regional Gallery, NSW; Bunbury Regional Gallery, Geralton Regional Gallery, WA
2012
Heat Exchange
Galerie Waidspeicher im Kulturhof Krönbacken, Erfurt, Germany
2011
The 44th International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor, 100 Women 100 Brooches 100 Stories
Artisan Gallery, QLD
2009
Fired up at the Top End
Framed Gallery, Darwin, NT
Alumina, recent work of Gold & Silversmithing Workshop Alumni,
ANU School of Art Gallery, Canberra, ACT
2007
Fusion, The Enamellist Society Exhibitions 2007
Cultural Arts Centre, City of Columbus, USA
2006
The 40th Memorial International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Expeditions ‘06
Metalab Studio & Gallery, Sydney, NSW
omniscience
ANU School of Art, Visual Arts Graduate Season, School of Art Gallery, Canberra, ACT
2005
The 18th International Cloisonne Jewelry Contest
Tokyo, Japan
2004
Memento Exhibition with Margie McClelland
Sturt Gallery, Mittagong, NSW
Memento Exhibition
Shear Outback Museum, Hay, NSW
37th International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
2003
16th International Cloisonnne Jewellery Contest
Tokyo, Japan
on the EDGE, 9th Biennial International Juried Enamel Exhibition
USA
2002
36th International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
New Work, Barbara Ryman and Merilyn Bailey
Sturt Gallery, Mittagong, NSW
2001
Colour and Light, International Indian Enamel Exhibition
New Delhi, India
NCEG 5th International Enamel Exhibition
California, USA
2000
Enamels…Out if the Fire
San Diego, CA, USA
1999
Leaves of Glass and Other Treasures
Fremantle Arts Centre, Western Australia
33rd International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Tokyo, Japan

Awards and achievements

2018
Special Award by Jury, 52nd International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tokyo
2005
Graduate Materials Award
ANU School of Art, Canberra, ACT
Chairman’s Award, 36th International Enamelling Art Exhibition
Ueno Royal Museum, Tokyo, Japan
1996
Award of the Syosenkyo Rope-way Shippo Museum
9th Cloisonné Jewellery contest of the Japan Shippo Conference, Tokyo, Japan
1995
Award for Artistic Work, Biannual International Exhibition of Enamelling Art
Royal Ueno Museum, Tokyo, Japan
1993
Premier Award, Valuable Section, The 7th Cloisonné Jewellery Contest
Japan Shippo Conference, Tokyo, Japan

Residencies & Workshops

2010, 2011, 2013 & 2016
Mentorship with Mr Sakurai
Nagoya, Japan
2012
Attended, Mr and Mrs Yamada Studio Workshop of Japanese Enamelling techniques
Shippo Art Village, Nagoya, Japan
Attended, Workshop with Tsuruya Sakurai
Shippo Art Village Nagoya, Japan
2005
Artist in Residence
Canberra Boys Grammar School, Canberra, ACT
2002 - 2003
Artist in Residence
Bishops Lodge, Hay, NSW

Collections

2018 Art Gallery of South Australia

1993 Museum of Contemporary Enamelling Art, Salou, Spain 

1992 Powerhouse Museum, NSW, Australia

1991 Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Tasmania, Australia

1991 Museums & Art Galleries of the Northern Territory, Australia

1990 Griffith Regional Gallery, NSW, Australia

1985 Crafts Council of NSW, Sydney, Australia

1981 Australian National Gallery, Canberra, Australia

1980 Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane, Australia

1980-2017 Private collections

Grants

2006
Skills and Development Grant
Visual Arts Board of the Arts Australia Council
2002
CASP Grant
Memento Project, Hay, NSW
1982
Professional Development Grant
Crafts Board of Australia Council

Reviews and publicity

Hiroki Iwata by Antonia Lomny & Barbara Ryman, Issue 93, Craft Arts International

The Shippo Art Village Project by Barbara Ryman, Issue 92, Craft Arts International

The Enamels of Mr Tsuyura Sakurai by Barbara Ryman, Issue 77, Craft Arts International 

Barbara Ryman – inflections of enamelled elegance and beauty, by Antonia Lomny, Issue 75, Craft Arts International

500 Enamelled Objects, a celebration of colour on metal, Lark Books

Virtual Gallery of Contemporary Fine Metalwork a DVD by Kenneth Quickenden, Birmingham City University

Melbourne Design Fair 2023

Group Exhibition

May 18-21, 2023

Small Dreams

Group Exhibition

July 6-30, 2022

A Time of Gifts 2019

Group Exhibition

December 4-21, 2019

Leaves Fall

Barbara Ryman

October 8-26, 2019

The Art of Giving 2017

Group Exhibition

November 28-December 23, 2017

Fragment

Barbara Ryman

February 28-March 18, 2017

Salon of Infectious Ideas

Group Exhibition

June 7-July 2, 2016

Dreams and Shadows

Barbara Ryman

September 10-27, 2014

Red to Wear

Group Exhibition

July 24-August 17, 2013

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