Ian Tyson
Overview
Zen Stories
“I remember reading an article in Artforum whose conclusion was that the grid was a very restrictive structure. I really think it’s limitless. It’s not simply a structure made up of squares … my essential interest in it lies in the kind of metaphorical use of the paint itself (...) a metaphor for other kinds of emotion.
Printer, artist, and poet Ian Tyson (1933-2021) created a real breadth of print and sculptural work during his 88 years. Living between London and Provence, he worked with Ron King’s Circle Press and his own imprints—Tetrad Press and ed.it—to produce limited-edition prints, artist books, and even musical scores. Almost all of Tyson’s work either figures or references a grid, of which he always spoke passionately when interviewed or pressed on the topic. Practically, it consists of lines and squares. Eschewing overly romantic descriptions or hidden meanings, however, he preferred to know how the geographic elements of his work made the viewer feel.
Tyson studied at Birkenhead School of Art and the Royal Academy Schools.
Works
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Thinking Of Wood Within The Transparent Room1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Hearing The Sea Ear In Melancholy1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Watching A Secret Cloud Flattering The Dark Corner1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Seeing An Indigo Orchid Hiding Accomplishment1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Striking The Beautiful Glass Used For It's Sound1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Speaking Of Skin That Particular Colour Of Love1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonTransliniations: Giving Minute Offerings Placing The Simple Utensils1979£ 600.00
Screenprint on rice paper
A proof aside from the edition of 100
Printed by Tetrad Press, London
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Ian TysonZen Stories1994£ 2,400.00
Series of 3 Woodcut prints on Japan
Signed by the artist in pencil
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