Description
This is a limited edition print of my original imprint of the Hawaiian Day Octopus, known in Hawaii as “Tako” using a traditional Japanese technique of fish printing known as gyotaku. Titled after Makai`o, the local Maui fisherman who brought him to me to print.
Dating from 18th century Japan, gyotaku is a technique where ink is carefully applied to a fish or other specimen, then an imprint is gently hand-rubbed onto paper or cloth. The result is a strikingly accurate record of the subject, without being too serious, allowing for happy surprsies.
Each limited edition print is matched to the original with meticulous accuracy. Printed on heavyweight, textured, 100% cotton fine art paper using archival pigment-based inks to guarantee that your print will last a lifetime.
The edges of the paper are deckled, and can be framed either behind a mat or “floated” above a backing to show off the paper’s deckled edge.
Artworks in a limited edition have a set number of prints available. “Makai`o`s Tako” comes in a limited edition of only 100 prints and measure 11 x 14 inches.
Each print is signed, numbered, and stamped with my red seal. It will arrive with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
