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Bangkok Post
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Gyotaku: From catch to craft
Gyotaku, or fish printing, was a traditional method used by Japanese fishermen to record their catches before photography existed. Centuries ago, the practice was roughly done by using natural ink, such as squid ink, applied on the fish, then pressing it with a piece of paper or fabric found on the boat. The printing images were once seen merely as a way for fishermen to show others their prizes from the sea. Over time, the intricate ridges and scales, depicted in a completely different way from photographs, were revered as an art form. This printing technique was developed and valued by Japanese aristocrats. With its life-like imprints, the craft has captivated worldwide art enthusiasts, including Jaturun 'Thank' Rungruengsaowapak, one of the few gyotaku artists in Thailand. The 31-year-old said he first saw gyotaku hanging on a restaurant wall, and its outstanding beauty made him wonder how it was created. 'I had to learn it by translating texts from Japanese or English as there was hardly any information in Thai at the time,' Thank said, recalling his introduction to gyotaku three years ago. Thank also owns a bar in Bangkok where fish sashimi is served. 'I'm crazy about the diversity of fish,' he said. 'My key goal is to print all Thai fish species.' The process began by drying off the fish's surface as much as possible, since any remaining moisture would make it difficult to control the ink during painting. The black ink used for gyotaku is called sumi, which is also used in Chinese calligraphy. Sumi ink, made of pine cones or fish skin, is food-safe, allowing the fish to be processed for eating afterwards. Shading techniques vary by artist when applying ink to the fish, Thank explained, saying his preference was to depict the fish as close to reality as possible, so he applied more ink to patterned areas and less to plain parts. The traditional Japanese paper used for gyotaku is called washi. In Thailand, however, there is mulberry paper, known as saa paper, which Thank said offers similar quality. With steady hands, the craftsman pressed the paper onto the fish, gently guiding each finger along its ridges and scales. Flipping the paper revealed the printed image as if the fish had drawn itself, while the final step was to add an eye, the only feature drawn by the artist. 'Beyond being caught and cooked, the fish lives on in the art,' the Thai gyotaku artist said. His works and live printing are now featured in the Thailand Printmaking Festival being held at Central Chidlom, Bangkok, running until July 15 on the second floor's event hall. Discover more about the artist's ink journey in the interview video by the Bangkok Post below.
Chicago Tribune
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
And the Emmy goes to … Trea Turner? Documentary on Philadelphia Phillies star's ovation wins award.
PHILADELPHIA — And the Emmy goes to … Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner? Turner already won an NL batting title and a World Series championship ring in his 11-year MLB career. How about adding an Emmy Award to that trophy case? 'Trea Turner's an Emmy winner, absolutely,' sports documentary producer Kyle Thrash said. 'He definitely held it up like he owned it.' Turner may not actually have the award in hand to keep for good, but he got to hoist the real deal ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in a short celebration for the Emmy won for a best sports short documentary produced on the 2023 standing ovation credited with turning around his season. 'The Turnaround' won a sports Emmy in May, and Thrash and Phillies fan Jon McCann — whose personal struggles with mental health and kinship with Turner were the heart of the film — attended the game to show off their new bling to Turner. 'Cuz, we did it, huh?' McCann said as he shook Turner's hand on the field after batting practice. 'Trea Turner, we share an Emmy together.' Turner read the inscription at the bottom of the Emmy and promised fans he would wave to them in section 301 if he stole a base in Friday's game. 'We get to bring a trophy back to the ballpark tonight and share it with so many people that were involved in the standing ovation. It's pretty incredible,' Thrash said. Philly sports fans — often billed as some of the worst in sports — gave a slumping Turner standing ovations in at-bats throughout the weekend in an August 2023 series to show he had their full support. Turner was in the first season of an 11-year, $300 million deal with the Phillies but was batting just .238 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs. He was even dropped to eighth in the batting order headed into that series against the Royals. In three games over the weekend against the Royals, Turner went 4-for-12 with two doubles, a home run and five RBIs and he would eventually help lead the Phillies to the playoffs. Turner later helped pay for 'Thank You, Philly' digital billboards in the greater Philadelphia area. The documentary was produced by Higher Ground, the media company founded by former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama McCann, also known as 'The Philly Captain,' is a Philadelphia based YouTuber and was one of the fans — along with a Philly sports talk radio host — credited with rallying the fans to get behind Turner. 'During the ceremony, one of the award presenters said, 'When you go up against the Olympics, you lose.' So I kind of thought we already lost,' McCann said. 'We didn't. It was a great, great shock.'
Hamilton Spectator
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
And the Emmy goes to ... Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner's ovation wins Emmy Award
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — And the Emmy goes to ... Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner? Turner already won an NL batting title and a World Series championship ring in his 11-year MLB career. How about adding an Emmy Award to that trophy case? 'Trea Turner's an Emmy winner, absolutely,' sports documentary producer Kyle Thrash said. 'He definitely held it up like he owned it.' Turner may not actually have the award in hand to keep for good, but he got to hoist the real deal ahead of Friday's game against Toronto in a short celebration for the Emmy won for a best sports short documentary produced on the 2023 standing ovation credited with turning around his season. 'The Turnaround' won a sports Emmy in May and Thrash and Phillies fan Jon McCann — whose personal struggles with mental health and kinship with Turner were the heart of the film — attended the game to show off their new bling to Turner. 'Cuz, we did it, huh?! 'McCann said as he shook Turner's hand on the field after batting practice. 'Trea Turner, we share an Emmy together.' Turner read the inscription at the bottom of the Emmy and promised the fans he would wave to them in section 301 if he stole a base in Friday's game. 'We get to bring a trophy back to the ballpark tonight and share it with so many people that were involved in the standing ovation. It's pretty incredible,' Thrash said. Philly sports fans — often billed as some of the worst in sports — gave a slumping Turner standing ovations in at-bats throughout the weekend in an August 2023 series to show he had their full support. Turner was in the first season of an 11-year, $300 million deal with the Phillies but was batting just .238 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs. He was even dropped to eighth in the batting order headed into that series against Kansas City. In three games over the weekend against the Royals, Turner went 4 for 12 with two doubles, a home run and five RBIs and he would eventually help lead the Phillies to the playoffs. Turner later helped pay for 'Thank You, Philly' digital billboards in the greater Philadelphia area. The documentary was produced by Higher Ground, the media company founded by former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama MCann, also known as 'The Philly Captain,' is a Philadelphia based YouTuber and was one of the fans — along with a Philly sports talk radio host — credited with rallying the fans to get behind Turner. 'During the ceremony, one of the award presenters said, 'wWen you go up against the Olympics, you lose.' So I kind of thought we already lost,' McCann said. 'We didn't. It was a great, great shock.' ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
And the Emmy goes to … Phillies star Trea Turner? Documentary on Turner's ovation wins Emmy Award
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — And the Emmy goes to … Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner? Turner already won an NL batting title and a World Series championship ring in his 11-year MLB career. How about adding an Emmy Award to that trophy case? 'Trea Turner's an Emmy winner, absolutely,' sports documentary producer Kyle Thrash said. 'He definitely held it up like he owned it.' Turner may not actually have the award in hand to keep for good, but he got to hoist the real deal ahead of Friday's game against Toronto in a short celebration for the Emmy won for a best sports short documentary produced on the 2023 standing ovation credited with turning around his season. 'The Turnaround' won a sports Emmy in May and Thrash and Phillies fan Jon McCann — whose personal struggles with mental health and kinship with Turner were the heart of the film — attended the game to show off their new bling to Turner. 'Cuz, we did it, huh?! 'McCann said as he shook Turner's hand on the field after batting practice. 'Trea Turner, we share an Emmy together.' Turner read the inscription at the bottom of the Emmy and promised the fans he would wave to them in section 301 if he stole a base in Friday's game. 'We get to bring a trophy back to the ballpark tonight and share it with so many people that were involved in the standing ovation. It's pretty incredible,' Thrash said. Philly sports fans — often billed as some of the worst in sports — gave a slumping Turner standing ovations in at-bats throughout the weekend in an August 2023 series to show he had their full support. Turner was in the first season of an 11-year, $300 million deal with the Phillies but was batting just .238 with 11 home runs and 39 RBIs. He was even dropped to eighth in the batting order headed into that series against Kansas City. In three games over the weekend against the Royals, Turner went 4 for 12 with two doubles, a home run and five RBIs and he would eventually help lead the Phillies to the playoffs. Turner later helped pay for 'Thank You, Philly' digital billboards in the greater Philadelphia area. The documentary was produced by Higher Ground, the media company founded by former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama MCann, also known as 'The Philly Captain,' is a Philadelphia based YouTuber and was one of the fans — along with a Philly sports talk radio host — credited with rallying the fans to get behind Turner. 'During the ceremony, one of the award presenters said, 'wWen you go up against the Olympics, you lose.' So I kind of thought we already lost,' McCann said. 'We didn't. It was a great, great shock.' ___ AP MLB:
Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Nationwide sending £50 bonus payments in the post to certain customers
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Certain Nationwide customers will be getting bonus payments sent to them in the post over the coming days. The building society is handing out its final £50 bonus payments as part of its 'Big Thank You' giveaway. Millions of customers received their cash during April. READ MORE: Keir Starmer makes statement on state pension triple lock Get our best money saving tips and hacks by signing up to our newsletter But Nationwide clarified it would be sending cheques to customers who they have not been able to pay directly. Most eligible people will have had the payments drop into their current or savings account. But not everyone will have these accounts. The bonus was open to over 12 million customers who either had current accounts, savings accounts or mortgages with the building society. This was as long as they were customers in the 12 months to September 2024. Cheques should arrive by May 14. A Nationwide spokesman said: "If we were able to pay the money into a Nationwide current account, instant access or limited access savings account in your name, we have now done so. "If we couldn't, and you have a mortgage with us, we paid £50 into the bank account used to pay your mortgage Direct Debit where we were able to do so. "If we haven't been able to make the payment for any reason into a current account or savings account, we have sent a cheque. Cheques will be sent by May 14, 2025.' It comes as Nationwide prepares to announce whether its separate Fairer Share bonus scheme will be returning this year. It has paid out £100 payments to over three million eligible customers in each of the last two years. An announcement is expected at the end of May.
