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markseabrook_art OP t1_j00nd84 wrote

I have done several paintings in this series.

The fishermen are holding plastic fish-shaped containers, used in many parts of the world for holding single-serves of soy fish, popular with takeaway sushi rolls.

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Melobol t1_j019w6p wrote

Thank you for the explanation. I couldn't figure it out on my own :D
Very cool painting!

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Zharken t1_j01b3uf wrote

Nice, I don't need to ask "are they holding giant soy sauce bottles"?

Yes, yes they are.

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mightbeacat1 t1_j03a9do wrote

I assumed they were fish-shaped Christmas lights... 'tis the season.

I like the real explanation just as much.

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RolfDasWalross t1_j030gz1 wrote

It’s great! Were you inspired by Paco Pomet?

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markseabrook_art OP t1_j03uloy wrote

I hadn't heard of him until someone here mentioned him in relation to one of my previous paintings. I think he is fantastic.

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DangerMacAwesome t1_j037av3 wrote

Thank you! I thought they were some kind of candy I wasn't familiar with

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