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Ryno van Eeden
"I believe that the truest perspective of life, lies in the creation of the arts."
Featured Work
"The fallen one"
The work depicts the struggles many people go through, feeling beaten and defeated, yet somehow still standing.
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The work is a depiction of a dream boat, lead by nothing more than a kite & emptiness around it. The dreamer (at the front) has no control.
Inquire nowSailing in a dream
The work depicts the struggles many go through, when they want to shine, but feel beaten and defeated. Some give up.
Inquire nowThe fallen one
In life there are muddled and dirty colours, but if you look closely you can see the glimmers of hope, and reflections of ligjt.
Inquire nowGlimmer of hope
When life gete too much and all we see is red, darkness often calls to put our minds at ease.
Inquire nowSanctuary of the dying light
A vulnerable person often gets taken advantage of. Sometimes they surprise us by rising up, their defense being fierce and uncompromising.
Inquire nowThe underestimated target
Depression is a sneaky thing. Those who suffer often disappear unnoticed, and we say: "They are just blue". "They need to get out more".
Inquire nowUnnoticed isolation
Sometimes a rough day doesn't end at dawn. We take it with us through the night. Disturbing our rest & solitude. Sunsets for some are agony.
Inquire nowEnd the rough day, begin the rough night.
On the horizen there is calm, but also the build-up to something stormy. Normality and li m y be both, and equilibrium may not be possible.
Inquire nowAs normal as it gets
This work showcases in a rough style, the challenge of seeing what is beyond the horizon, and getting there may be impossible.
Inquire nowBeyond the unknown
Sometimes life can be lonely, and the journey bleak. An empty boat on water is a metaphor for the loneliness.
Inquire nowPassage for one
Our lives are full of colourful pages, and our cover is not always representing our whole story.
Inquire nowA colourful story
This piece illustrates the suffocating effects of lures and empty promises within society.
Inquire nowLured in
The work is a dedication to an extremely good friend and great supporter of my art.
Inquire nowBuddy
The piece depicts the Goddess of Innocence as a winged angel, protecting that which is pure and good, warding off darkness. Ink on paper
Inquire nowGoddess of Innocence
The piece depicts Eros (also known as Cupid), the god of love, causing chaos and discord. Ink on paper
Inquire nowGod of love
This works tries to depict the destruction of the expectations of being good-natured. Ink on paper
Inquire nowGood-natured silence
The art challenges the limitations of contemplation and introspection. Watercolour on paper
Inquire nowTrapped in contemplation
The work illustrates chaos and meaningless shapes, yet a cluster or bunch forms the center. Some say they look like grapes. Ink in paper
Inquire nowA bunch of nonsense
The painting reflects moments of sadness or hopelessness. The act of taking a break in the healing process. Watercolour on paper
Inquire nowTaking a break
This little guy/gal paid me a visit and sat on my thumb, so I thought perhaps they'd like a portrait.
Inquire nowLittle friend
This is a powerful piece drawn to be ugly, warped and disproportional. It symbolises the unattractive nature of spiteful behaviour.
Inquire nowThe dance of spite
Withstanding the cold portrays the mental and physical challenge of withstanding the metaphorical cold. Ink, pen & pencil on paper
Inquire nowWithstanding the cold
This artwork depicts the struggle of being anxious, and the gripping of the wrist which is a common habbit. Dry pastel on paper
Enquire nowHold it steady
The art depicts the how content life can be as a child, in a loving space with loving carers.
Inquire nowContent
The god of war depicted in battle armour. The white flag of piece above his head hanging from a sceptre of various religions. Ink on paper
Inquire nowGod of war
Goddess of light (Theia) is represented radiating hope and light Ink on paper
Inquire nowGoddess if light
A piece showing the loneliness we may experience by secluding ourselves in a bubble, being easily popped and fragile. Dry pastel on paper
Enquire nowAlone in my bubble
Deus Omnipotens is the drawing Ryno did when he was asked to imagine what an all omnipotent god may look like. Ink on paper
Enquire nowDeus Omnipotens
The image depicts the notion that with very little, we can still find joy in small things. Ink, pen & pencil on paper
Enquire nowBlessed life
The piece depicts Christ on the cross, and asks for the viewer's interpretation of what the Easter prize is. Ink, pen & pencil on paper
Enquire nowThe Easter prize
The image depicts the goddess of darkness in an intricate and beautiful way, as apposed to sinister or evil. Ink on paper
Enquire nowGoddess of darkness
Ryno is a violinist and loves physics. He's always been fascinated how friction produces sound. Ink on paper
Inquire nowFriction
The painting depics a downpour on the plains of Africa. Hope for the earths plants and creatures.
Inquire nowReënbui in Afrika
This piece followed friction. The flute produces sound caused by vibration as air is blown over/into the instrument. Ink on paper
Inquire nowBlown away
The word cello, means little violone in Italian, which contrasts its actual size. Big small violin. Ink on paper
Inquire nowSmall and large
The art depicts Ryno's view of an angel who is muted. There is irony in the use of colour and a muzzle like appearance Dry Pastel on paper
Inquire nowAngel of silence
The burning bush foreshadowed to Moses the suffering of both Jesus and god's people. The piece uses irony to symbolize this Ink on paper
Inquire nowBurning Bush
The piece depicts the struggle of balancing life, expectations & the barriers that exists between obligation & true happiness Ink on Paper
Inquire nowConundrum
Café dog was drawn in about 5 minutes when a dog walked into a coffee shop where Ryno was sitting. It gave rise to his 5 minute collection.
Inquire nowCafé dog
Goats is often symbolic of the virtues of perseverance, courage, & adaptability in the face of adversity. Darkness here cloaked as a child.
Inquire nowCloaked darkness
This piece depicts the beauty of fire where it creates new life, light and warmth. Dry pastel
Inquire nowBorn again
A piece done to illustrate that in the confusing chaos and many colours of life, one can still find oneself if one looks closely. Acrylic
Inquire nowConfused but not yet lost
Ryno loves ballet and origami. He created this piece with that in mind and focused on showing movement. Ink on Paper
Dancing in Dreamland
Ryno saw a bunch of youths dancing outside a city dumpsite, where the air was polluted. Their escape from the life they have to live.
Inquire nowEscaping the smog
In life, we try and fit in, whatever it may be. It's not easy and unrealistic. Trying to do so creates a warped image of ourselves.
Inquire nowFitting in
The colours of life and happiness is at our fingertips. Staying eternally youthful is something to aspire to
Inquire nowEternal Youth
Just as we think we've grown and reached a goal, something plucks away our hard work. But we can regrow, albeit a bit more thorny.
Inquire nowGrowing pains
Another of the 5 minute sketches, Ryno drew this at a wedding. The bride being given away like an owed object to the groom.
Inquire nowGiven away
In Greek mythology, Gaia is the personification of earth. Here is what Ryno imagines they would look like.
Inquire nowGaia
Ryno was sitting in the library room of a pub called The Grasshopper. He did a 5 minute sketch of the moment.
Inquire nowGrasshopper library
Ryno was sitting outside on the lawn of Highcliffe castle, enjoying the Spring sunshine, when he drew the building.
Inquire nowHighcliffe Castle in the Spring
Sometimes, we just can't fit the pieces together, whatever these "pieces" are.
Inquire nowImpossible puzzle
When death comes, we give our last breath. There is beauty in the particle waves which manifest in a vector shape.
Inquire nowLast Breath
Ryno did this sketch of the lighthouse when he took a walk to Hurst Castle, near the village of Milford on Sea.
Inquire nowHurst's light
A girl with a lamb. Youth and innocence, with the trepidation of life yet to come.
Inquire nowInnocence
Ryno captured this image of the setting sun when he was walking on the Keyhaven beach. It's part of his 5 minute sketch collection.
Inquire nowKeyhaven Beach
This piece is about the masks we wear. This piece is open to personal projection and interpretation.
Inquire nowLet me weep
Ryno was sitting at a corner cafe in London when did this 5 minute sketch of the scene in front of him.
Inquire nowLondon afternoon
The companion of Jesus, present at the crucifixion and resurrection. Seven daemons were driven out of her. The symbolism is included here.
Inquire nowMagdalene
Ryno was on the train from London to Christchurch when he drew this sketch of the scenery outside. It's part of his 5 minute collection.
Inquire nowLooking out
A commission for a tattoo design, and a gift to a very special and beautiful person Ryno has the privilege of calling his friend.
Inquire nowSapphire's flight
Ryno was sitting in the gardne, observing the moving shaddows of trees as the sun moved. He captured this as quickly as possible.
Inquire nowMoving shaddows
This piece portrays the shattering of beauty into sadness. The inability to contain oneself. Dry pastel
Inquire nowShattered Angel
The metaphorical ladder to heaven is what many dedicate their lives to. Finding it is a propagated illusion and fictitious achievement.
Inquire nowStairway to heaven
Ryno was sitting in the train which stopped at Poole station. He was taken with the scene of boats and captured the moment.
Inquire nowPlatform 2, Poole station
This piece symbolizes the isolation of the parts of our soul, and how silent it will be if taken apart.
Inquire nowSilent deconstruction
A controversial piece depicting the state of South Africa and the suffering of its people under the current regime.
Inquire nowPromised freedom
A piece showing that going through life is not smooth sailing.
Inquire nowSailing through life
Depicting the hope that exists in a single flower, on the burial mound. All is not lost, but it's a precarious place to be.
Inquire nowPrecarious
Ryno doesn't normally do self portraits, he did however try and experimented with uncommon colour combinations.
Inquire nowSelf portrait
This is a 5 minute sketch Ryno did of his daughter when he and she went out to a local cafe. He was amused at her non-stop chattering.
Inquire nowSophia's chatters
A playful but serious piece depicting the complicated and intricate shapes of playing the fool, and the hidden pain that goes with it.
Inquire nowThe fool
A sketch of the beautiful Art Deco glass arch of the Bournemouth Arcade. Another 5 minute sketch by Ryno.
Inquire nowThe Arcade
A fun moment Ryno captured when surround by friends, where everyone decided to have their nails painted.
Inquire nowThe nail salon
People often compete to have the final word, particularly in arguments. This leads to poisonous and hurtful things being said.
Inquire nowThe final word
This piece depicts the feeling of surrender, silence, coolness, and bliss when submerged in water,
Inquire nowSunken bliss
Ryno did this sketch when he was imagining what his daughter may look like. He did this years before her conception.
Inquire nowSomeone
In South Africa, domestic workers are often taken for granted. They hold families together & maintain order in the household. Unsung heroes.
Inquire nowThe unsung hero
A piece depicting the feeling of being overwhelmed by something, symbolically a large plate of food.
Inquire nowToo much
Often our thoughts dwell in dark places. It can also help us see the light. Finding the balance is key, but that can feel like a war zone.
Inquire nowWar of the mind
This piece speaks to the facade of masculinity which is forced upon men through religion and society.
Inquire nowVillified
There is something very special about the unconditional love a child has, even for animals. The piece tries to show this emotion of love.
Inquire nowUnconditional
This is a powerful piece symbolizing the so called hot seat. An uncomfortable place to be - and normally avoided.
Inquire nowUncomfortable
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