Resin-Embedded 3D Goldfish Paintings

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January 16th, 2012 10

Christopher Jobson writes on the colossal art and design site Colossal:

Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori paints three-dimensional goldfish using a complex process of poured resin. The fish are painted meticulously, layer by layer, the sandwiched slices revealing slightly more about each creature, similar to the function of a 3D printer. I really enjoy the rich depth of the pieces and the optical illusion aspect, it’s such an odd process that results in something that’s both a painting and sculptural. Wonderful.

Riusuke Fukahori Paints Three-Dimensional Goldfish Embedded in Layers of Resin [via John Shirley]

10 thoughts on “Resin-Embedded 3D Goldfish Paintings”

texmex says:

January 17th, 2012 at 5:25 am

did this with layers of glass in 1965 (flowers)…exhibited at toledo museum of art…
den85730 says:

January 17th, 2012 at 6:00 am

This is some beautiful work. I have to say that it’s much better looking than any fishing lure I have ever aquired. I mean that as a compliment, of course. The details are amazing.
Sally says:

January 17th, 2012 at 2:40 pm

I am stunned…wonderful
manuel says:

February 13th, 2012 at 12:42 pm

Love your work its awsome . )
Chierchia Gerardo says:

April 16th, 2012 at 5:09 pm

http://www.goldfishinspiration.com/
in this page you can find the tutorial in how to paint 3d goldfish.