About Ryno
Get to know Ryno
Brief history
Ryno van Eeden is a resident artist at the Walford Mill Education Trust in Dorset, where he works from his private studio. Visits are welcome by prior arrangement.
Largely self-taught, Ryno has refined his craft through private mentorship with celebrated artists including Elly Holm, Cornelia Holm, Edoardo Villa, and Bettie Cilliers-Barnard. His artistic journey spans more than 25 years, during which he has developed a distinctive voice rooted in both tradition and innovation.
Deeply inspired by the works of William Kentridge, Ernest Mancoba, Olaf Bischoff, Walter Battiss, Dumile Feni, Maggie Loubser, Noria Mabasa, Nicholas Hlobo, Willem Pretorius, and Jono Dry—among many others—Ryno draws on a rich tapestry of influences that fuel his passion for visual storytelling.
Born and raised in South Africa, of Flemish-Dutch and French-Italian heritage, Ryno grew up in the artistic enclave of Hartbeespoort near Pretoria. Surrounded by renowned South African artists and nurtured in a home where art was both collected and celebrated, he began painting and sketching at an early age. This formative environment laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to the arts.
Selected achievements and exhibitions:
- SA Parliamentary Art Collection, Cape Town
- Standard Bank SA Young Artist Gold Award
- Exhibition at the National Gallery in Cape Town
- Presidential Art Collection - Union Buildings, Pretoria
- Exhibition at the Eduardo Villa Museum, University of Pretoria
- Exhibition at Voortrekker Monument Museum
- Royal British Legion Collection
Today, Ryno continues to create compelling works for private collectors and galleries worldwide. He also welcomes commissions and collaborations. For enquiries, please contact or enquire at info@artryno.com.
Beyond his own practice, Ryno is an avid collector of art from diverse cultures and disciplines. His home and studio are vibrant spaces filled with works by fellow artists, reflecting his belief in the power of artistic exchange and community.
