Art Print Morbid Being N° 1

Over 1,000 years ago in China, goldfish began to be bred specifically for their appearance. Over generations, increasingly unusual shapes and colors emerged. Fish that were initially kept primarily for food became creatures of extraordinary form.

During the Ming Dynasty, this breeding continued to evolve. Particularly coveted were forms with long, flowing fins, heavily rounded bodies, striking eyes, and ever more unusual proportions. Some of these fish had silhouettes that resembled blossoms and were therefore poetically referred to as "peonies in the water."

Their beauty lies not in classical perfection, but precisely in something fragile, alien, and almost morbid. Their slow movements, exaggerated forms, and seemingly weightless bodies give them a peculiar, almost surreal effect.

To this day, goldfish hold a special cultural significance in China and are considered, among other things, a symbol of luck, prosperity, and beauty. Over the centuries, this resulted in bred forms that exist between natural shape and human imagination. "Morbid Being" turns its gaze to this unusual aesthetic.

• Art print in A3 format, 297 × 420 mm
  
• Risograph print in Zurich, Switzerland
• Lessebo natural paper, 200 g/m²
• Cradle to Cradle Certified® & FSC®-certified paper
• Limited edition: 200 copies
• Swiss Made
• Concept & Design: Bienvenue Studios