John Dory & Juvenile – Gyotaku Print

This A3 Gyotaku print features both an adult John Dory and a juvenile specimen, the smaller of which was a gifted scientific sample. Printed using lightfast, permanent blue and gold acrylic inks on handmade Thai Mulberry paper, the composition offers a contemporary interpretation of the Gyotaku tradition — balancing scientific observation with expressive colour and modern presentation.

The initial print is wet mounted and reinforced with two layers of acid-free Japanese Masa paper for archival stability. The hand-torn edges enhance the tactile quality of the piece, allowing it to be displayed float-mounted or trimmed and framed traditionally.

Finished with my personal hanko stamp, each piece is a unique original — not reproduced.

Shipping within the UK is free, and the work is supplied rolled in a protective tube.