Fugu Ensō, Ink Pufferfish

Every Yugen piece is a digital design inspired by sumi-e ink painting, developed with the help of digital and AI tools and finished in the studio. Each one is a print, not a hand-painted original, made to order by JONDO, our print partner, including for UK and EU orders.

8x12 and the 14x14, 16x16 and 20x20 squares are printed on Fine Art paper only.

A pufferfish sits fully inflated, drawn as a near-perfect ink circle with two small startled eyes, its body close to the shape of an ensō, the traditional Japanese circle of wholeness, rendered in sumi-e ink wash with a few quick strokes for fins and whiskers; this digital artwork is printed to order on your choice of Matte or Fine Art (archival) paper and suits a reading nook, kitchen, or any wall that could use a little quiet humor with its calm.

Every Yugen piece is a digital design inspired by sumi-e ink painting, developed with the help of digital and AI tools and finished in the studio. Each one is a print, not a hand-painted original, made to order by JONDO, our print partner, including for UK and EU orders.

WHERE IT BELONGS

- Reading nook or study

- Kitchen or dining wall

- Small bathroom or powder room

- Casual living room gallery wall

THE DETAILS

- Matte: smooth 200 gsm paper

- Fine Art (archival): thick, softly textured 285 gsm paper, ideal for sumi-e ink

- Available in multiple sizes

- Made to order

- Unframed

- Part of the Fugu Series

FULFILLMENT

- Printed to order in the USA. Ships in 2–5 business days, then usually 2–5 business days to your door, with tracking.

- Worldwide shipping available

PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH

- Cream or oatmeal linen textiles

- Pale wood frames or shelving

- Other sumi-e animal prints for a small series

- Simple stoneware or ceramic pieces

- Low, warm lighting in the evening

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight

- Frame behind UV-protective glass for archival display

- Handle by edges with clean hands

- Store flat or framed

ABOUT YUGEN PRINT

An independent studio operating between Kobe, Japan and New Zealand, creating original Japanese-aesthetic wall art rooted in wabi-sabi philosophy.

Matte: smooth 200 g/m² paper, lighter and non-glossy.

Fine Art: thick, softly textured 285 g/m² archival paper, ideal for sumi-e ink.

Printed to order in 2–5 business days, then usually 2–5 business days to the US and 1–5 to the UK. Free shipping to the US, UK, EU and Australia. International orders may be subject to local customs duties and import taxes. Shipping policy

Every print is made to order, so we can't accept returns for change of mind. If your print arrives damaged, has a printing defect or isn't what you ordered, we'll replace it free of charge or issue a full refund. Return and refund policy

Keep it out of long periods of direct sunlight, and frame it behind UV-protective glass to keep it looking its best. Handle by the edges with clean hands, and store flat or framed. Wipe off any dust gently with a clean, dry cloth.