Shikishi Calligraphy "Lonely Spirit"
One of a kind — this work exists only once.
- Period:
- Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Dimensions (height x width):
- 27 x 24 cm
- Item number:
- 5834
This piece has been sold.
Sold – no longer available
This piece was a handmade one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- MotifCalligraphy
- TechniqueHand-Painted
Description
With a few powerful brushstrokes and a generously placed circle as its closing element, a calligraphy of striking conciseness unfolds on this shikishi. The balance between dense, dynamic strokes and the open, round form creates a tension that is typical of Zen calligraphy.
The meaning of the characters can be translated approximately as "Lonely Spirit" or "lonely heart" - a motif that refers to the idea of the clear, self-contained mind as it is pursued in Zen practice. It is precisely this reduction to a few characters that heightens the meditative effect of the work.
A shikishi is a firm, square mounting board traditionally used for painting and calligraphy. Please note: only the shikishi itself is supplied; the mounting shown in the image serves for illustration purposes only and can be ordered separately from us. A quiet, meaningful piece for lovers of Japanese Zen calligraphy.
