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Gyotaku art by Heather Fortner

Gyotaku, or literally fish(gyo) rubbings(taku), is an oriental art form which uses an actual fish to create an ink image. Gyotaku originated in Japan in the mid 1800’s as a way for anglers to record the characteristics and size of their catch. This record is so accurate that prints have been used to present day Japan to determine the winner of fishing contests.

In the western world, Gyotaku, more commonly known as fish printing, has been embraced by artists and designers as a unique art medium. The printer can duplicate on paper with exacting detail the color, texture, and shading of an individual fish.

(Source: heatherfortner.com, via turecepcja)