Kyoto Artisan-framed Ink Wash Painting Kakejiku "Kokaku" - Authentic work by Yokoe Ittoku, Yotokuin, a temple of Rinzai sect of Myoshinji
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.
Amid the hustle and bustle of daily life, I find myself glancing at the ink painting hanging on the wall.
As I gaze at the bold yet delicate streaks and smudges of ink, the noise in my mind gradually fades away, and I feel as though I’m returning to the present moment.
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 sumi-e ink painting is inscribed with the timeless Zen phrase "Kokaku Hitotabi Sareba Mata Kaerazu" (The Yellow Crane Flies Away, Never to Return). We invite you to discover the wisdom for mindful living that Rev. Yokoe of Yotokuin Temple wishes to convey through this profound artwork.
"Kokaku Hitotabi Sareba Mata Kaerazu" (The Yellow Crane Flies Away, Never to Return)
This is a passage from Cui Hao’s poem “Yellow Crane Tower,” which expresses the impermanence of life — specifically, the fact that the legendary immortal who rode away on a yellow crane never returned to that place.
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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.
