Gyotaku
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
GYOTAKU
- Gyo-fish taku- impression
- A traditional form of fish painting
- Originated from Japan in the 1800's by fishermem
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HISTORY
- It was originally used by fishermen to document information of fish sizes and species when they caught their fish
- The fresh caught fish were painted with non-toxic ink then the fish was covered with rice paper then smoothed over so that the print of the fish is copied on the paper
- This method left an exact copy of the fish's side that was coated with ink
- After the fishermen were done the fish was washed and used to eat
- Since the begging of this method, it has become a art form
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GYOTAKU TODAY
- Today gyotaku is a recognized art form that is the alternative to taxydermy and fish mounting
- It expresses various amounts of color, texture, and composition
NAOKI
NAOKI HAYASHI
- From Japan and resides in Hawaii
- His love for the ocean, fishing, and art led him to pursue the art form of gyotaku
- He self-taught himself the art form of gyotaku
- He demonstrates to others gyotaku at local schools
