10% of the profit from this reproduction print will be donated to the shark research efforts at Oregon State University's Chapple Big Fish Lab! Deepening the understanding of one of the apex predators of the sea is critical to protecting the ocean ecosystems and conservation!
A 350lb Common Thresher Shark became a bycatch in September of 2024 for a local hake fishery and was donated to the Big Fish Lab by a commercial fisherman. I had the honor to preserve the event and the memory of this beautiful creature.
The series of kanji characters on the lower left reads "Thresher Shark Dorsal Fin" in English. (Onaga-zahme-no-sehbeeleh). The original impression from the fin and Acid Seaweed were taken using sumi ink.
Title: Dorsal Seascape
Subject: Common Thresher Shark Dorsal Fin & Acid Seaweed
Reproduction of original gyotaku artwork by Makoto Furuya. Framing is not included. Images with frames are for reference purposes only.
Inkjet giclée print on mulberry paper. Professionally printed on handmade mulberry paper with visible fibers by a local print shop in Portland, Oregon. Archival quality.
Comes in various sizes as loose reproductions. Made to order. Free shipping. Please allow 2-3 weeks until you receive it.
**Please note: Since the paper was made by hand with natural and unprocessed materials, and it will have some spots, specks, or even flecks of bark embedded in the paper. This is normal and it cannot be avoided.
