Spencer Faucher

The talented @saltynikki preserves our Cubera story for generations to come with beautiful fish prints.

This was my first experience being part of a Gyotaku fish print, a traditional Japanese method of preserving a fish’s impression.

What I didn’t appreciate until now was how much time and respect goes into the process. It felt like a celebration of the creature’s life. Carefully drying the fish, positioning every fin, applying paint and then the canvas. The process forces you to slow down and observe every detail.

It was a real opportunity to study and respect the fish, gathered around a table with friends, sharing stories from the ocean