The Imprint Experience is a living intersection of art, environment, and intention - where each piece is created not just to be seen, but to be felt. Rooted in the ancient practice of Gyotaku and reimagined through a modern, refined lens, every work preserves a moment in time while honoring the beauty, movement, and story of the subject.
Through curated installations and thoughtful collaborations, The Imprint Experience transforms spaces into something more - inviting guests into a sensory encounter that lingers long after they leave.

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The Temple | St Petersburg, FL 09.19

St. Petersburg’s Only Omakase Speakeasy - One Night Only

Seating is extremely limited for this exclusive one-night-only experience, tucked away in an intimate speakeasy setting right here in St. Pete. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated 10-course omakase, surrounded by original Gyotaku works inspired by the menu itself. Throughout the journey, witness the centuries-old Japanese art form of Gyotaku brought to life by artist Jacelyn Rene and leave with a one-of-a-kind Gyotaku impression of your own. An original piece commemorating an unforgettable night.

SAKE BLOCK | ST PETERSBURG, FL 10.01

A FESTIVAL OF SAKE & CERAMICS

OCTOBER 1 IS WORLD SAKE DAY. ST. PETERSBURG IS CELEBRATING WITH SAKE BLOCK. Join us at the Morean Center for Clay for an evening celebrating craft sake, ceramics, food, music, and Japanese-inspired art.

Taste your way through an impressive selection of sake from leading importers, breweries, and distributors, while browsing handmade ceramics, enjoying Japanese-inspired food, and taking in live music throughout the evening.

Artist Jacelyn Rene will be creating live Gyotaku - the traditional Japanese art of fish printing - and inviting guests to get hands-on and create their own Japanese fish print to take home as a commemorative piece from the experience.

A person preparing a piece of raw meat on a black cutting board with a hand visible, a restaurant interior with a sushi bar and seating area, and a close-up of a piece of meat being seared in a pan with flames.

Experiential Partnerships

Sushi|Bar Miami Beach

Art Basel 2025
A collage of three images: first shows Japanese skewers being cooked over open flame, second features a modern restaurant interior with seating and lighting, third depicts a hand using chopsticks to pick sushi from a black plate.
Red circular sticker or badge with black text reading 'MICHELIN 2025' and a small black flower icon at the top.

Kōsen

Tampa, Florida 2025
Split image featuring a long dining table set with glasses and plates in a well-lit room, a man standing in front of framed pictures on a wall, and a close-up of a table setting with a menu, napkin, and glassware.

Sushi|Bar Hermosa Beach

FRIEZE LA 2026
Three beef cuts hanging in a smokehouse, modern restaurant interior with a long bar and seating area, and a close-up of a gourmet dish with caviar, meat, and bread.

Akikos

San Francisco 2025
A person working behind the bar in a dimly lit restaurant, with shelves of bottles and glasses in the background.

In Between Days

           Roadside Jazz Night 2026

TORO

St Petersburg, Florida 2026

Trophy fish

Honolulu, Hawaii 2026