Description
Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly known as giant kelp is a large brown algae, common along the Pacific Coast. It may grow to more than 150 feet long at a rate of as much as 2 ft per day! Giant kelp grows in dense stands known as kelp forests, which are home to many marine animals that depend on the algae for food or shelter. It can be used in cooking in many of the ways other sea vegetables are used, and particularly serves to add flavor to bean dishes.
I collected this single partial strand while exploring the rugged coastline on Vancouver Island, British Columbia during a recent visit.
It is a one-of-a-kind gyotaku, printed in the direct method of gyotaku onto bamboo paper using sumi ink. The paper measures 12 x 16 inches and has a soft deckle edge.
Signed in pencil and stamped with my red seal in the lower right corner. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
It has been mounted to an Xuan rice paper backing using a traditional mounting method that is used for Japanese and Chinese scroll mounting. It is PH neutral (acid free).
