An exclusive, museum grade limited edition print release capturing the tension of biological armour and vulnerability, reproduced from the monumental 1.5 metre original ink drawing by Australian draughtsman Jeesoo Kim.
Lobster Romance began with a fascination for a peculiar biological paradox: an organism completely encased in impenetrable chitinous armour, yet fundamentally defined by vulnerability. To grow, the crustacean must endure ecdysis—shedding its entire protective shell and exposing its soft, defenceless body to the crushing pressures of the ocean. It is at once utterly fortified and profoundly exposed.
Translating that tension onto paper demanded over 100 hours of solitary, meditative drafting. Working on a monumental scale across Arches hot pressed cotton rag, every segment of the spiny carapace, jointed limb, and fan tail was built solely using fine nib archival pigment fineliners. There are no diluted washes, white gouache corrections, or digital alterations—the blinding, water-slick highlights and glistening chitin textures are created entirely by the raw, untouched white of the cotton paper against dense fields of black ink.
At nearly 1.5 metres in height, the drawing transcends traditional natural history illustration to become a sculptural portrait of endurance—proof that resilience is not about remaining invulnerable, but about having the courage to shed old armour to grow. This strictly limited print suite reproduces the micro-stippling, razor-sharp line weights, and textural depth of that original masterwork with complete fidelity.
Each tier represents a strictly capped edition run. Once an edition is exhausted, the master digital files are locked and will never be reprinted.
A3 (297x420mm) — $320 AUD
Edition of 75 worldwide.
The accessible collector size. Sized for standard off the shelf A3 frames or matted within a 40×50cm frame.
A2 (420x594mm) — $490 AUD
Edition of 50 worldwide.
The interior showcase. Sized for standard off the shelf A2 frames or matted within a 50x70cm frame.
A1 (594x841mm) — $820 AUD
Edition of 25 worldwide.
The monumental statement tier. Approaches the scale of the original masterwork, capturing the complete presence of the drawing.
Paper Stock: 310gsm 100% Cotton Rag fine art paper.
Printing Technology: Archival pigment giclée printing.
Certificate of Authenticity: Accompanied by a signed studio Certificate of Authenticity documenting the edition number and technical provenance.
Prints are layered with acid free glassine, enveloped within an impact absorbing kraft wrap collar to protect the corners, and shipped inside an industrial heavy duty postal tube. Worldwide tracked delivery.
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An exclusive, museum grade limited edition print release capturing the tension of biological armour and vulnerability, reproduced from the monumental 1.5 metre original ink drawing by Australian draughtsman Jeesoo Kim.
Lobster Romance began with a fascination for a peculiar biological paradox: an organism completely encased in impenetrable chitinous armour, yet fundamentally defined by vulnerability. To grow, the crustacean must endure ecdysis—shedding its entire protective shell and exposing its soft, defenceless body to the crushing pressures of the ocean. It is at once utterly fortified and profoundly exposed.
Translating that tension onto paper demanded over 100 hours of solitary, meditative drafting. Working on a monumental scale across Arches hot pressed cotton rag, every segment of the spiny carapace, jointed limb, and fan tail was built solely using fine nib archival pigment fineliners. There are no diluted washes, white gouache corrections, or digital alterations—the blinding, water-slick highlights and glistening chitin textures are created entirely by the raw, untouched white of the cotton paper against dense fields of black ink.
At nearly 1.5 metres in height, the drawing transcends traditional natural history illustration to become a sculptural portrait of endurance—proof that resilience is not about remaining invulnerable, but about having the courage to shed old armour to grow. This strictly limited print suite reproduces the micro-stippling, razor-sharp line weights, and textural depth of that original masterwork with complete fidelity.
Each tier represents a strictly capped edition run. Once an edition is exhausted, the master digital files are locked and will never be reprinted.
A3 (297x420mm) — $320 AUD
Edition of 75 worldwide.
The accessible collector size. Sized for standard off the shelf A3 frames or matted within a 40×50cm frame.
A2 (420x594mm) — $490 AUD
Edition of 50 worldwide.
The interior showcase. Sized for standard off the shelf A2 frames or matted within a 50x70cm frame.
A1 (594x841mm) — $820 AUD
Edition of 25 worldwide.
The monumental statement tier. Approaches the scale of the original masterwork, capturing the complete presence of the drawing.
Paper Stock: 310gsm 100% Cotton Rag fine art paper.
Printing Technology: Archival pigment giclée printing.
Certificate of Authenticity: Accompanied by a signed studio Certificate of Authenticity documenting the edition number and technical provenance.
Prints are layered with acid free glassine, enveloped within an impact absorbing kraft wrap collar to protect the corners, and shipped inside an industrial heavy duty postal tube. Worldwide tracked delivery.
More about shipping
