Auke Bear — Woodblock Print, Ink on Paper, 96"×48"

Limited Edition — Only 6 diptychs made. 1 of 6 already sold.

Each print is handmade and available for purchase by using the "Contact Rio" button above.

The "Auke Bear" is a reflection of Rio’s first impressions of life in Alaska. It depicts his firsthand account of bears fishing in the river and nights aglow under the Northern Lights, capturing the surreal fantasy of the Last Frontier. Named after his first home in Alaska, Auke Bay, this piece is a tribute to the mountains, the wildlife, and the spirit of adventure that awaits those who seek it.

Medium: Woodblock print, ink on paper
Size: 96" x 48" (diptych bleed print)
Year: 2026