The Inborn Absolute: The Artwork of Robert Ryan

This monograph delves into the career of celebrated artist Robert Ryan.

From his early roots as a musician and painter, he discovered tattooing

and quickly became one of the preeminent artists in that realm. His work

reveals a deep mastery of the American tattooing tradition while

creating a mystical and fantastic world full of unique takes on Eastern

religious iconography. The book covers two decades of stunning paintings

& tattoos, interviews with art and music luminaries about his work

and subject matter, detailing Ryan’s personal journey and progression as

an artist.