My analogy between my work and the chawan pertains to the common philosophy that motivates their creation. Equally entering a realm beyond the artist’s personal narratives or esthetic concerns, they both at once begin from the hand, to elevate the art into a manifestation of abstract spirituality.
The vessel, both, a material form to be held, and emptiness to be contemplated, symbolizes a “hand-held universe”. This ancient poetic metaphor reflects in Chawan Landscapes, where the circular wall of the bowl is unrolled and spread out across the paintings like skies or landscapes.
Sumi ashes, volcanic earths, and forest soils from where I live and work, are the primary media used in Chawan Landscapes. Read more…
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