Introduction to Gyotaku

Event Date: Oct 04, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Discover the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku (魚拓 — fish printing), an age-old technique of creating detailed ink impressions from real fish. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore its history, learn the step-by-step process, and make your own stunning prints to take home.

No prior experience is needed.

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About the Instructor

Robert Chenoweth “Gyotaku is more than just a printing technique; it’s a way to connect with nature and capture the beauty of aquatic life.”

Robert Chenoweth has been teaching Gyotaku for over eight years, with his works exhibited in galleries across the Midwest. Known for his distinctive Gyotaku collection, he is an innovator in the art form, having developed an inkless printing method that produces vibrant, detailed images—without the mess of traditional inks.

A member of the Nature Printing Society, the Japanese Arts Society of America, and the East Asian Arts Group, Robert travels nationwide to promote and share the tradition of Gyotaku.

The workshop takes place during the pop-up exhibition Gyotaku: Impressions of the Sea, on view from September 28 to October 5, 2025. Organized by Robert Chenoweth in collaboration with the Heritage Museum of Asian Art and the Japanese Culture Center, the exhibition showcases works by Gyotaku Master Dwight Hwang, renowned for preserving the authenticity and artistry of this traditional Japanese practice.

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