JANE DENNIS | 'Two Way' | Gyotaku print

This technique creates an image using fresh fish as the master plate. Originally designed by Japanese Fishermen to record their fish species, they would take paper and ink out in their boat and would 'rub' an impression by painting over the whole fish body. While several images may be taken from each fish no two images remain the same.

All works are cataloged with a number and title, with a stamp marking each collection. Each artwork is signed by the artist with a signature and unique thumbprint.

Jane Dennis is a skilled printmaker who lives and works in Cooktown, and regularly exhibits and supplies art to The NorthSite Store. Jane has a Bachelor of Fine Art from R.M.I.T and has exhibited since 2004. The body of Janes’s experience also encompasses being a mural artist , an Art Lecturer and technician.

The philosophy has been a simple combination of “Slow art and slow food: catch, print, eat.“

JANE DENNIS | 'Two Way' | Gyotaku print | Ink on Japanese kozo paper | 47.5 (h) x 63 (w) cm