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Artisan-framed Ink Wash Painting "Not Yet Present" - by Yokoe Ittoku, Yotokuin, a temple of the Rinzai sect of Myoshinji

Sale priceCHF 680.00

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Artisan-Framed
Color of the fabric:Light-green

A single breath, an infinite silence.

Shades of ink spread across the white Japanese paper.
It is a faithful reproduction of the pure air that flows through the sub-temple of Myoshinji Temple and the momentary breathing of the monk as he confronts the material.

In the midst of busy days, I suddenly notice a sumi-e painting hanging on the wall.
As I gaze upon the powerful yet delicate smudges and blurs of the ink, the noise of my thoughts suddenly disappears and I feel as if I am returning to my present self.

Traditional mounting for modern spaces.

Each piece is meticulously framed by skilled artisans with Kyoto's finest fabric.Whether in a living room or study, these frames blend seamlessly into modern living spaces, transforming them into serene “Zen-like” environments.

[Zen Wisdom from a Monk]

This ink painting is accompanied by the words "MIZEN (Not Yet Present)." Through this work, Mr. Yokoe of Yotokuin Temple would like to share with you the wisdom for living in the present.

"MIZEN (Not Yet Present)"

Don't be satisfied with the status quo, keep improving.
This is a term often used in Zen Buddhism.
These words express the importance of living every moment to the fullest without becoming complacent about who you are now.

Artisan-framed Zen Ink Wash Paintings
Artisan-framed Ink Wash Painting "Not Yet Present" - by Yokoe Ittoku, Yotokuin, a temple of the Rinzai sect of Myoshinji Sale priceCHF 680.00

Let the tranquility of Yotokuin be the core of your daily life.

Yotokuin Temple, Myoshinji Temple, Yokoe Ittoku ×
Mounting artist: Hayato Kido

In the sacred ground of the temple, Yokoe creates lines drawn in one go and ink smudges placed at exquisite intervals. These powerful yet pure works are backed and mounted in the traditional way using cloth and paper carefully selected by Kido, so that they will retain their beauty for decades, even centuries to come.

This piece, which embodies the serenity of a Zen temple and the pride of the craftsman, is not just a work of art, but a "mirror of the heart" that will accompany you and walk alongside you through life.

Monk and Mounting artist