Art Print Morbid Being N° 3

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

During the Ming Dynasty, breeding continued to evolve. Particularly sought-after were forms with long, flowing fins, highly rounded bodies, striking eyes, and increasingly unusual proportions. Some of these fish resembled flowers in their silhouette and were therefore poetically referred to as "peonies in water."

Their beauty lies not in classical perfection, but rather 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, breeds were created that exist between natural form 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