Blending the lines between Art and Science

History
Gyo = fish           taku = rubbing

Legend has it, in the early 1800’s an old samurai fisherman caught a large fish and tossed it up on the riverbank onto the mud. He later wrapped it in paper or cloth to take to the market in the village. When he unwrapped the fish, he noticed a detailed impression of the fish remaining on the paper from the mud. Fisherman began using the gyotaku method to record their catches and scientific records began to be produced detailing the sizes and unique characteristics of many species of the ocean. (Kalani Lickle)

Materials

• Rice paper or Mulberry paper Fish
• Sumi Ink (acrylic paint can also be used) Paper towels
• Brush Alcohol