Traditional Hanging Scroll Ink Wash Painting Kakejiku "Shunsui" - 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.
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.
Preserving masterpieces for eternity with traditional mounting techniques.
This rare piece of calligraphy has been crafted by a skilled mounter using the Kyoto's finest fabric. The finest calligraphy and mounting. This hanging scroll, a culmination of traditional Japanese art, is a masterpiece worthy of any space requiring elegance, such as a tokonoma alcove in your home or a space for welcoming important guests.
[Zen Wisdom from a Monk]
In this ink painting, The poem is accompanied by the words, "春水満四沢 夏雲多奇峰 秋月揚明輝 冬嶺秀孤松." Through this work, Mr. Yokoe of Yotokuin Temple would like to share with you the wisdom for living in the present.
"春水満四沢 夏雲多奇峰 秋月揚明輝 冬嶺秀孤松"
This is a famous poem by Tao Yuanming called "Song of the Four Seasons." It depicts scenes such as melting snow in spring, cumulonimbus clouds in summer, the autumn moon, and pine trees in winter, symbolizing the changing of the seasons.
The truth of this world is revealed in the workings of nature.
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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.
