The fire burns out, The water flows to the sea— The soul remains still. — Santōka Taneda
Indestructible
£100.00
Artwork Details
Medium:
Sumi ink
Ships from:
UK
Framing:
Custom
Worldwide delivery available
Here I am putting my bold, high-contrast pieces consisting mainly of single characters or phrases. In traditional East Asian philosophy, ki (or qi in Chinese) is the invisible energy that flows through all living things. In Japanese calligraphy, ki is the invisible bridge between the artist's internal state and the external physical stroke. Ultimately, mastering Japanese calligraphy is not just about mastering the brush; it is about cultivating, controlling, and expressing the power of ki.
This character captures the essence of Fumetsu (Indestructible), rendered in a fluid Gyosho style (the more fluid version of Kanji). Can there be a harmony of opposites? At the heart of the character lies a fascinating paradox: the union of water (氵), fire (火), and the tool of conflict (戌). In the ancient Tensho (Seal Script) origins, these elements converge to depict the act of extinguishing—of total destruction.