Abstract oil on canvas paintings by Eva Ryn Johannissen. Contemporary abstract art in the expressionist tradition.

To view examples of Ryn's abstract paintings, please refer to the gallery pages.

Abstract paintings - Contemporary abstract art by Ryn - Home Page

Introduction to Ryn's abstract paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media, general biographical information and links to artists that have inspired her work.

Swedish version of the website

Gallery:

1. Ryn - contemporary abstract artist - contemporary canvas paintings

Abstract canvas paintings exploring the drama of contemporary life through colour, form and surface texture. Contemporary abstract art in the expressionist tradition. Includes artist's statement.

2. Abstract painting by contemporary artist Ryn

Non-representational abstract art exploring inner states of mind. About contemporary abstract oil painting. Includes artist's statement.

3. Non-objective art, abstract painting by Ryn

Non-objective abstract canvas paintings. Contemporary abstract art in the expressionist tradition. Includes artist's statement.

4. Contemporary canvas art by Ryn

Abstract art on canvas exploring inner states of mind. Oil paintings on canvas. Includes artist's statement.

5. Contemporary abstract art - Nordic mythology

Contemporary abstract art based on Nordic mythology. Paintings in oil on canvas, oil on board and mixed media on canvas. Includes artist's statement.

6. Contemporary abstract paintings in oil and encaustic

The inner life expressed in abstract 'mindscapes' with vigorous expressionist brushwork. Includes artist's statement.

7. Contemporary art - Abstract painting by Ryn

Examples of previously sold work. Paintings in oil, acrylic and mixed media collage.

8. Abstract Art - Paintings by Eva Ryn Johannissen

More examples of paintings from earlier years.

Exhibitions:

Contemporary art exhibitions - abstract oil paintings

Ryn exhibits her work regularly in exhibitions for contemporary abstract art in Sweden, Buckinghamshire, London and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. This page lists exhibitions and gallery showings scheduled for the coming months.

Art CV and Previous Exhibitions

The artist's educational and professional background. Includes list of previous exhibitions.

Exhibition photos

Photos from exhibition openings at various galleries.

Contact

Send a message to the artist if you wish to receive further information about paintings, prices, availability etc., or if you would like an appointment to visit the artist in her studio in Uppsala.

Art Links

Art directories, links to other contemporary abstract artists as well as to famous artists who have influenced Ryn's work.

Abstract artists

Art directories and resources

Links to more abstract artists

Site Info

Abstract oil on canvas paintings:

Gallery 1:

• Thin Line no.1, oil on canvas, 120 x 45 cm
• Thin Line no. 2, oil on canvas, 120 x 45 cm
• Red Ice , 2006, oil on canvas, 60 x 70 cm
• Shining Island 3, 2006, oil oncanvas, 60 x 70 cm
• Red Ice 3, 2006, oil on canvas, 60 x 70 cm
• My Father's House 8, 2006, oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm
• My Father's House 9, 2006, oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm
• My Father's House10, 2006, oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm

Gallery 2:

• Always never 1, 2009, oil on canvas, 46 x 37 cm
• Always never 2, 2009, oil on canvas, 46 x 37 cm
• Always never 3, 2009, oil on canvas, 46 x 37 cm
• Always never 4, 2009, oil on canvas, 46 x 37 cm
• Always never 5, 2009, oil on canvas, 46 x 37 cm
• Strips 1, 2009, oil on canvas, 61 x 49 cm
• Strips 2, 2009, oil on canvas, 61 x 49 cm
• Strips 3, 2009, oil on canvas, 61 x 49 cm

Gallery 3:

• About time 2, 2008, oil on canvas,40 x 40 cm
• About time3, 2008, oil on canvas,40 x 40 cm
• August 7, 2008, oil on canvas, 34 x 24 cm
• August 8, 2008, oil on canvas, 34 x 24 cm
• August 6, 2008, oil on canvas, 34 x 24 cm
• Black Sun, 2008, triptych, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm, 50 x 44 cm, 40 x 40 cm

Gallery 4:

• Boulders 1, 2005, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm (SOLD)

• On the brink 1, 2006, oil on canvas,40 x 40 cm (SOLD)
• Timelines 1 , 2008, oil on canvas,55 x 45 cm
• Timelines 2 , 2008, oil on canvas,64 x 54 cm
• Timelines 3 , 2008, oil on canvas,55 x 45 cm
• Ascent 1, 2009, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm
• Ascent 4, 2009, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm
• Ascent 6, 2009, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm

Gallery 5:

• Yggdrasil,2000, oil on canvas, 85 x 104 cm (SOLD)
• Niflheim, 2000, oil on canvas, 60 x 75 cm (SOLD)
• Muspelheim, 200,oil on canvas, 60 x 75 cm (SOLD)
• Ginnungagap 1, oil and encaustic on board
• Ginnungagap 2, oil and encaustic on canvas
• Ginnungagap 3, oil and encaustic on canvas

Gallery 6:

• Beginning and End 1, oil and encaustic on canvas
• Beginning and End 2, oil and encaustic on canvas
• Beginning and End 3, encaustic on board
• Beginning and End 4, oil and encaustic on canvas (SOLD)
• Beginning and End 5, oil and encaustic on board (SOLD)

Other work

• Thin Line, 2009, oil on canvas, 90 x 110 cm SOLD
• Panndora 3 , 2006, 60 x 60 cm SOLD
• Red River 6, 2006, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm
• Through the Glass 3, 2006, oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm SOLD
• Sesam, 2006, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm SOLD
• Snake Island 1, 2006, oil on canvas, 66 x 66 cm
• Snake Island 2, 2006, oil on canvas, 66 x 66 cm
• Snake Island 3, 2006, oil on canvas, 66 x 66 cm
• Snake Island 4, 2006, oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm
• Shining Island 2, 2006, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm
• White as snow, 2005, oil on canvas 140 x 105 cm SOLD
• Winter 6, 2006, oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm
• Winter 1, 2006, oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm
• Winter 7, 2006, oil on canvas72 x 72 cm
• Darkness all around, 2006, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm (SOLD)
• Winter 5, 2006, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm (SOLD)
• Through the glass 3, 2006, oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm (SOLD
• Shining Island 1, 2006, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm (SOLD)
• In the mood, 2005, oil on canvas, 30 x 30 cm (SOLD)
• Blue Monday, 2005, oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• Common ground, 2005, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm (SOLD)
• Red River 5, 2005, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm (SOLD)
• Red River 1, 2005, oil on canvas, 75 x 44 cm (SOLD)
• Scheherazade 7, 2005, oil on canvas, 60 x 60 cm (SOLD)
• Boulders 3, 2005, oil on canvas, 46 x 54 cm (SOLD)
• Boulders 5, 2005, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm (SOLD)
• Pandora,2005, oil on canvas, 70 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• Side by Side, 2005, oil on canvas, 70 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• Two together 2, 2005, oil on canvas, 69 x 52 cm (SOLD)
• Through the Glass 2, 2005, oil on canvas, 77 x 77 cm (SOLD)
• As you make your bed, 2005, oil on canvas, 105 x 86 cm (SOLD)
• Traces, 2005, oil on canvas 77 x 77 cm
• Boulders 4, 2005, oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• Through the Glass 1, 2004, oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• Balancing Act 4 , 2008, oil on canvas, 76 x 51 cm SOLD
• Ulysses, 2004, oil on canvas, 90 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• Balancing Act 3, 2004, oil on canvas, 51 x 76 cm (SOLD)
• Gateway 2, 2004, oil on canvas, 40 x 40 cm (SOLD)
• Scheherazade 5, 2004, oil on canvas, 60 x 6 cm (SOLD)
• Scheherazade 6, 2004, oil on canvas, 60 x 6 cm (SOLD)
• Scheherazade blue, oil on canvas, 2004, 61 x 76 cm (SOLD)
• Odd man out, 2004, oil on canvas, 80 x 80 cm (SOLD)
• Red Fragments 4, 2004, oil on canvas, 70 x 70 cm (SOLD)
• My Father's House 7, 2004, oil on canvas 50 x 50 cm (SOLD)

Paintings 1998 - 2003