Gyotaku: A Deep Dive
When:
Wednesday, Jun 05, 2024 6:00p -
7:30p
Wednesday, Jun 05, 2024 6:00p -
7:30p
Where:
Online event
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Nature, Virtual
Event website:
https://www.japansocietyboston.org/events/gyotaku%3A-a-deep-dive
Join us to learn about the traditional Japanese art of gyotaku. Gyo (fish) taku (to press or rub) is a method of fish printing in which real fish (and other sea creatures) are used as a printing plate. Professional gyotaku artist, Nate Garrett, will be discussing the origins of gyotaku, first as a form of record keeping, and its evolution into a modern day art form exploring three different methods and five distinct styles.
Along the way we will also touch on Japanese sumi ink and paper making as well as traditional and modern tools of the trade. Nate will share his perspective on why gyotaku has relevance and importance in our modern world. Following the presentation there will be a live demonstration of the art form.
This is a free 1 hour and 30 minute long presentation with Q&A hosted on Zoom.
Registration is required to receive the zoom link.
