Elevating the art of Classical Japanese Gyotaku

"Gyotaku nature printing is about imprinting a memory. We all leave an imprint on the world and in the lives of others, whether it is physical or emotional. It’s important to leave the best imprint possible while we’re here, as memories will live on in the next generation."

Art for Hospitality

Complete Your Guests’ Experience

A special piece welcoming guests to Chef Kyle Connaughton’s Singlethread Residency at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Utah.

Design Without Borders

A boat in the Bahamas captures visual identity with an exquisite and custom art piece.

Awe-Inspiring Decor

Create a meditative space for your home or office with Wa-Modern Gyotaku art that will instill peace and balance to daily life.

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Testimonials

"The art, craft, care, and intent are so deep — we’ve made what is not only an artistic relationship but also a friendship for life.”

“Working with Dwight has been so incredibly inspirational. We’ve been able to collaborate on ideas with layers of deep meaning to us that have been realized in his final work in ways that are far beyond what we could’ve imagined. The art, craft, care, and intent are so deep — we’ve made what is not only an artistic relationship but also a friendship for life.”
Kyle Connaughton Michelin ★★★ Chef of Single Thread Farm
"Taking it to a new level."

“The different angles are quite unique. However he is doing it, he is nailing it. Taking it to a new level. A craftsman and an artist.”
Hazen Audel Host of National Geographic’s TV Show “Primal Survivor”
“Amazing. Just amazing.”

Yvon Chouinard Founder of Patagonia
"I shall enjoy their company and inspiration.”

“Your artworks join a small but eclectic shoal that watch over me as I move around this small house. I shall enjoy their company and inspiration.”
Jeremy Wade Host of Discovery Channel’s TV Show “River Monsters”
"He’s a master that marries the traditions of Gyotaku with the modern era by transforming it into hospitality and culinaire.”

“I’ve been a fan of Dwight for years. I finally got to meet him and his family when picking up his art for my home. He was gracious to give me and my family a personal demo of his art. As a professional chef for 30 years and a fisherman for over 40, I’m in awe of his art. I was so blown away, I wanted his art at my new restaurant within the NBC studios. He’s a master that marries the traditions of Gyotaku with the modern era by transforming it into hospitality and culinaire.”
Jet Tila Celebrity Chef of Food Network
"The empathy felt throughout his art speaks volumes."

“The evolution of Dwight’s art within the five years that I’ve known him is inspiring - from perfectly traditional gyotaku transformed into stories, life, culture, and wisdom. The empathy felt throughout his art speaks volumes. Of course, none of this is possible without his better half Hazel and their son Weston. Dwight is an amazing father, husband, and friend.”
Taku Kondo YouTuber Outdoor Chef Life
"The different angles give his fish a greater sense of motion and animation.”

“Most traditional gyotaku artists, both historically and today, present a sideways, two-dimensional view of the subject. Hwang puts a modern twist on this presentation. His subjects are often seen from a three-quarters view or even above. The different angles give his fish a greater sense of motion and animation.”
Chadd Scott Forbes
"His work needs to be recognized and once you see it, you’ll be amazed.”

“I was invited to Sushi Chef Institute red carpet last night and met so many important people in the industry, but one person who amazed me was Dwight Hwang and his live demonstration of how this mid 19th century art is done. His work needs to be recognized and once you see it, you’ll be amazed.”
Hiroyuki Terada Diaries of a Master Sushi Chef