This monster 7lb tako (he'e, octopus) was conveniently found on a Tuesday afteroon.
The Japanese Art of Gyotaku…most simply translated as “gyo”—fish, and “taku”—rubbing or impression; a technique developed to accurately record a fisherman’s prized catch, prior to eating it.  Fish are caught, painted with a non-toxic ink, and imprinted on shoji (rice) paper.  When peeled back, the paper is left with an impression yielding the exact size, shape and ultimately – the fisherman’s story.  The prints are then painted, remembered and shared.  Most importantly, the fish is then washed clean and prepared as a meal.
 
This is a limited edition print, #20/50
 
All Limited Edition Prints are individually hand-signed and stamped by the artist using a golden ink.  Limited reproduction run of 50 prints, each individually numbered.
 
Outer matting: 14in (wide) x 11 in (height)