Kakemono Calligraphy "Shin"

One of a kind — this work exists only once.

Signature / Stamp:
Adachi Taido
Period:
Shôwa (1926–1989)
Dimensions (height x width):
120 x 54 cm
Item number:
5801

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Details about the sold piece

  • JikusakiWood
  • Material HonshiPaper
  • MotifCalligraphy
  • TechniqueHand-Painted

Description

A single, space-filling character meaning "heart" or "spirit" dominates this hanging scroll in powerful, broad brushwork, complemented by the smaller inscription "Every day is a good day" – a well-known Zen saying that emphasizes mindfulness of the present moment. The thick, almost ink-black strokes stand in appealing contrast to the light paper ground and convey immediate, meditative energy.

The work bears the signature and seal of a Zen priest of the Rinzai school, whose calligraphic works are valued for their immediate, unaffected expressive power. This form of Zenga calligraphy is traditionally created in a single, concentrated moment and allows for no correction, lending each stroke a particular authenticity.

Executed on paper with wooden roller ends, this hanging scroll dates from the Shôwa period. With its clear, powerful pictorial language, it is a meaningful piece for anyone interested in Zen calligraphy and its philosophical depth.

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