John Dory & Juvenile – Gyotaku Print

John Dory & Juvenile – Gyotaku PrintThis A3 Gyotaku print features both an adult John Dory and a juvenile specimen, the smaller of which was a gifted scientific sample. Printed using lightfast, permanent blue and gold acrylic inks on handmade Thai Mulberry paper, the composition offers a contemporary interpretation of the Gyotaku tradition balancing scientific observation with expressive colour and modern presentation. The initial print is wet mounted and reinforced with two layers of

The intricate veining and finely serrated edges of the leaves are captured in exquisite detail

The two sheets are left to dry overnight and will bond and be flat

the work is then sliced in half (a nerve wracking moment

each fish is printed individually so this is actually 11 individual prints on the same sheet of paper

A simple glue which I make myself if applied to the reverse of the print and a sheet of Masa paper is pressed on to it and left to dry

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or a perfect gift for a bass fisherman

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Whereas most Gyotaku are made to record a fisherman's catch

Evans captures the subtle textures and structure of the feather in serene blue and radiant gold ink

It was one of the staff at the fish processing plant that follows me on Instagram and is aware of this art form that contacted me and asked me if I'd like the tail in exchange for a print