The process is fascinating. It starts with gently applying cuttlefish ink or sumi ink to the fish, which is then covered with fine Japanese paper called ‘Kozo,’ a material I mainly use for my paintings.
The paper, handled with care, captures the imprint of the ink-covered fish.
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The charm of Gyotaku lies in the fact that each imprint is a direct testament to nature. No fish is the same as another, and every print is a living work of art, telling the story of the beauty and diversity of the marine world.
Nel mio lavoro, scelgo di rappresentare i pesci tipici del Mediterraneo, quali acciughe, polpi o saraghi, rendendo omaggio alla nostra tradizione ittica locale. Ogni pesce ha una storia da raccontare, e con il Gyotaku porto l’essenza del mare direttamente a casa tua.
The use of cuttlefish ink to imprint the fish on the paper makes each painting a unique work of art, and afterwards, the same is prepared and enjoyed, without waste, honouring it to the full.
A tribute that combines art and cuisine, in a journey of respect and appreciation for the sea.
The use of cuttlefish ink to imprint the fish on the paper makes each painting a unique work of art, and afterwards, the same is prepared and enjoyed, without waste, honouring it to the full.
A tribute that combines art and cuisine, in a journey of respect and appreciation for the sea.
Each painting is a unique piece, created using the Japanese technique of Gyotaku.
The artworks are available for purchase upon request.
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