Art Print Morbid Being N° 2

Over 1,000 years ago, people in China began selectively breeding goldfish for their appearance. Over generations, increasingly unusual shapes and colors emerged. Fish that were initially kept primarily as food became animals of extraordinary form.

During the Ming Dynasty, breeding continued to evolve. Particularly coveted were forms with long, flowing fins, highly rounded bodies, striking eyes, and increasingly 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 shapes, 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, breeding forms have emerged that lie between natural shape and human imagination. "Morbid Being" directs its gaze toward 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