Big Fish on Red Background

Price

$ 250

Descriptions

A single fish becomes a striking totem in this bold, vertical wall piece by Ontario folk artist Kevin Roach. Suspended from a vintage-style spring scale, this hand-carved and painted fish presents as both trophy and talisman—part playful exaggeration, part nostalgic homage.

 

Description

A single fish becomes a striking totem in this bold, vertical wall piece by Ontario folk artist Kevin Roach. Suspended from a vintage-style spring scale, this hand-carved and painted fish presents as both trophy and talisman—part playful exaggeration, part nostalgic homage.

The fish’s elongated body is painted in deep emerald and aqua tones, with a dramatically patterned flank of black zebra-like striping and speckled highlights in white, yellow, and red. Its wide, expressive eye and upturned smile give it a personality as big as its size, calling to mind childhood fishing trips, lakeside stories, and the age-old rivalry of “the one that got away.”

Set against a barn-red backdrop and framed in natural pine, the composition echoes the classic signage of bait shops and summer lodges. Yet this is no mass-produced decoration—it is a lovingly crafted folk artifact, steeped in the culture of the Ontario outdoors and reflective of Roach’s signature style: rustic, humorous, and rooted in memory.

This piece would make a charming and conversation-worthy addition to a cottage porch, lakehouse hallway, or any space yearning for a touch of handcrafted nostalgia and northern charm.

Condition: Excellent, Framed.

All Dimensions In Inches

Vertical
40.5
Horizontal
16.75

 

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Big Fish on Red Background”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *