Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — shown in a room setting Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — artist's signature Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — edge view Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — detail Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — shown hanging
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Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white.
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — shown in a room setting
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white.
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white.
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — artist's signature
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — edge view
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — detail
Original Life-sized Gyotaku print of a tuna fish in black and white. — shown hanging
Painting by Deryck Tan 2 Artworks Sold

375. Bali series // Thunnus tonggol. Longtail tuna.

Acrylic, Canvas (Requires Framing)

75cm (W) x 55cm (H) x 0.1cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

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A$550

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Artwork Description

This original, one of a kind Gyotaku piece was created by applying acrylic paint on the fish, dabbing excess paint off, laying a sheet of cotton cloth over it, and carefully rubbing the cloth onto the fish. The result is a life sized image of the fish showing incredible detail of fins and scales. The eye is painted in after the impression is obtained.

Artist Bio
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Deryck Tan 6 artworks | 2 Sold

I practice the Japanese art form of Gyotaku, creating life-sized images of fish and other marine and land creatures. Paint or ink is applied on the fish and a fabric is laid over the fish and rubbed in to obtain the imprint. Additional details are added after the process.

Commissions
Deryck's studio is in Stirling, Western Australia