Conk Or Funfi Painting

The painting is done on a type of fungi, specifically a woody mushroom known as a conk or artist's conk. These fungi grow on trees and have a hard, flat surface that can be used as a canvas. Fungi Type: The painting is on a conk, which is a common name for a polypore fungus that grows on the trunks of trees. Artistic Use: The hard, pale underside of the conk can be drawn or painted on. The fungus is often classified as Ganoderma applanatum.