The Art of Fish Printing
I am filled with wonder at the beauty and variety of Hawaii’s sealife. My fish prints are a celebration of that wonder and I hope they convey the reverence I feel as I work with the fish.
Fish rubbings, known as gyotaku, is a Japanese technique where ink is applied to the body of a fish, then paper or fabric is laid onto the fish and gently rubbed to receive the ink. The result is a strikingly accurate record of the subject, but without being too serious, allowing the opportunity for expression and happy surprises.
The subjects of my artwork are caught by local fisherman off Hawaii’s shores. I use non-toxic ink so that every fish caught may be enjoyed in a meal afterwards. My hope is that my work helps raise awareness and appreciation for Hawaii’s most magnificent and vulnerable resource.
