Anglesey-based artist Jane Evans brings the ancient Japanese art of Gyotaku to the Manchester Art Fair, offering a striking perspective on marine life through traditional nature printing. Inspired by the coastal landscapes of North Wales, Evans uses real fish, feathers, leaves and other items working on oriental papers to create detailed, one-of-a-kind prints that honour the beauty and intricacy of the specimens. Each piece captures the delicate textures and unique forms of the subject.

Evans often brings a modern twist to this traditional art form, using colour and composition to deviate from the original intentions.  She has recently started using 'lino fish' and 'lino prawns' to print from as a new development in her work.  "The longer I work with the Gyotaku process, the more the sourcing of specimens bothers me.  Small fish and shellfish don't last well during the process so this is my workaround.  I've stylised the linocuts I've made too.  I want it to be very apparent they are not taken from fish"

Evans works hard to source her subjects as sustainably as possible and works closely with local fishermen and marine conservationists. Her Gyotaku prints are both contemplative and visually compelling—a quiet reminder of the natural world’s complexity.