Description
Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Hawaii’s sea life with this limited edition print of an original gyotaku by artist Debra Lumpkins. Using ink, rice papers, and locally caught fish, this artwork captures the stunning details of a Yellowfin ahi tuna (Thunnus albacares). Small Ahi tuna, known locally as “shibi” was a magnificent specimen with bold stripes and shimmering scales caught by my neighbor.
Printed on heavyweight, textured, 100% cotton fine art paper using archival pigment-based inks, this artwork is designed to last a lifetime. With meticulous accuracy, Lumpkins matches each print to the original to produce a unique and beautiful reproduction of the fish. Measuring 11 in. x 17 in., the deckled edges of the paper provide an elegant finish that can be framed either behind a mat or “floated” above a backing. This limited-edition print comes signed, numbered, and stamped with Lumpkins’ red chop.
Not only is the shibi ahi print a beautiful piece of artwork, it also holds cultural significance in Hawaiian fishing culture, where the fish is revered for its strength and speed. This is a true celebration of Hawaiian traditions and a way to bring a piece of this culture into your home whether you’re an art collector, lover of marine life, or simply looking for a unique piece of decor.
