Original Gyotaku Artwork & Prints

Inky Fins

Gyotaku Artwork

Cairns local artist Scott Davidson produces a variety of artworks using the traditional Japanese method of Gyotaku, whereby a print is made by rubbing the body of a carefully prepared and inked fish onto rice paper.

This form of printing dates back to the mid 1800’s and was used by fisherman to record their catches, but has now also become an artform of its own.

Water based inks are utilized, allowing the fish to be enjoyed and eaten afterwards.

 

From the Ocean,

to the print,

to the plate.

Scott Davidson

For any enquiries, please contact via

inkyfins@hotmail.com 
+61 0400010597

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