20” x 20” x 2.25”
Oil on Canvas
SOLD (to a collector in Parker)
'Shepherd's Pi' is the 16th painting in the artists 'Pi Painting' series. The Pi Paintings are a sub-series of the artists 'Pun Paintings' aptly named the 'Pi' Series. In this series he uses the symbol for the mathematical symbol for 'Pi' as a double-entendre for the dessert. In this particular piece, the pi symbol can be seen in place of the where the sheep would be, draped over Jesus' shoulders. The artist noticed that the shape of the 'pi' symbol is similar to the shape of a sheep.
In his 'pun paintings' he deconstructs the English language by use of the pun. His Pun Paintings appeal to him personally for the humorous aspect and the witty form of intellectual play. Collectors of Ryan's work have expressed how much they love living with his work, every time they see it, it makes them happy and smile and ready for whatever activity is next on the agenda.