One Fish, Two Fish...
Gyotaku Fish Impressions
Before digital camera and camera phones, Japanese fishermen would document their big fish catches by making an impression of them. The prized catch would be printed with water based inks. After the masterpiece was created, the fish would be washed and ate. The process of fish impressions, known as Gyotaku ("gyu" = fish, and "taku" = impression) .
Read MoreBefore digital camera and camera phones, Japanese fishermen would document their big fish catches by making an impression of them. The prized catch would be printed with water based inks. After the masterpiece was created, the fish would be washed and ate. The process of fish impressions, known as Gyotaku ("gyu" = fish, and "taku" = impression) .