James Jean
The Catch, 2025
Archival Print on Cotton Rag Paper
Print: 22 x 17-9/16 in | Image: 19 x 15-3/16 in
Edition of 694
Hand Signed + Numbered by the artist
FROM JAMES JEAN
In an ocean of uncertainty, a child glimpses a shadow gliding beneath the waves. Holding their breath, they reach out—and from the water bursts a magic carp. A creature of resilience, the carp swims against the strongest currents, leaping from challenge to challenge, rising to greatness. It is an ancient symbol of perseverance, fortune, abundance, and harmony—a reminder that transformation awaits those with the courage to ascend.
The Catch is a signed and numbered, time-limited edition of multiprocess prints, available for 24 hours only. The sale begins at 8:00 AM PT on Tuesday, March 18, and closes at 7:59 AM PT on Wednesday, March 19. The final edition size is determined by the number of prints sold during this window—once the sale ends, no more will ever be produced.
Requiring 17 precise passes through different presses to achieve its variety of embellishments, The Catch is one of our most intricate prints to date.
