Month: June 2023

Five years ago, when I reluctantly left my film career to dedicate my time and energy towards a favorite hobby, I never thought that it would bring me to the Smithsonian. 

The cafe next to Ocean Hall transformed into the workshop where a sold-out crowd of 75 very enthusiastic participants listened to a talk, watched us demonstrate gyotaku, and then paired up to create their own. It was a bustling couple of hours filled with laughter and surprised faces. 
I couldn’t have asked for a better venue.
Thank you to the Smithsonian team, NOAA, the volunteers, and all those who showed up with an open mind and a willingness to get fishy! What a great way to spend World Ocean’s Day!!

A dream come true, and yet it feels like it’s only now getting started as I’m already daydreaming of next time. 
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All the fish were provided by NOAA and have all been used for science and research before being donated to this event. 

Demonstration and a light workshop for the crew at Michelin Two Star restaurant JONT in Washington D.C. In the process of creating an original piece for their hallway. Photos to come!

It was such an honor to be invited to the Natural History Museum of Paris. They showed us their private collection of indirect gyotaku pieces created by Master Nagase Boshu, a private audience with their director to share our work and introduce ourselves, tour of the secretive underground of the museum, a visit to their scientific illustrations department, and ended the day by sharing our process with a group of their scientists. New friendships and a very possible collaborative future.