Japanese Sashimi Chef Turns Fish into Art

In Japan and all over the world, artists have been painting pictures and creating art with a variety of materials since time immemorial. But one unique artist has drawn the attention of internet users across the country with the use of a particularly unusual medium. Presented on round, rusticly-textured traditional Japanese plates, this sashimi art uses tuna, salmon, octopus, and more as its palette, creating some pretty fishy pieces.

The artist behind all this is Twitter user Mikyoui (@mikyoui00), who buys fish from the market and uses an eye for design and some masterful knife skills to turn them into sophisticated works of art. The second a new plate is uploaded onto Twitter, followers flock to comment on it, admiring the skill and beauty of the art.