Linotaku Prawn Print by Jane Evans

Linotaku Prawn Print by Jane EvansThis striking print by Jane Evans, an Anglesey based artist working from her garden studio overlooking the Menai Strait, reimagines the traditional Gyotaku method using a carefully carved lino cut in place of a real prawn. Printed onto delicate Chinese paper with high quality acrylic inks, the piece faithfully honours the spirit of Gyotaku the ancient Japanese art of nature printing. Just as a real fish would be inked and pressed to paper, Jane uses

this piece is a celebration of the natural world and its overlooked details

allowing the natural deckle edge to be fully appreciated

The prints are on Chinese xuan paper

I work on three sheets of paper sometimes printing across a fish across to two sheets to give the impression that the fish are swimming through the frames

so please don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information

I've always loved printing from the surface of a scallop shell and this print is no exception

The hand-torn edges are intentionally preserved and best displayed float mounted

This print measures  59x34cm

The print is on Xuan Paper

contemplative artwork

I'm fascinated by some of the projects based around shellfish and how they are foundational in us having a good ocean environment

The print is supplied unframed and is simply wrapped in an acid free tissue paper and posted in a tube