Rikio Takahashi

“Gion Festival” 1961 woodcut RIKIO TAKAHASHI Japanese sōsaku hanga artist

1961

William C. Grauer’s 1970s acrylic on panel Oriental Hints stands as a striking late career exploration of abstraction and surface. Unlike his earlier representational watercolors, th...

Huang Wei's 2021 watercolor painting, Deep Tranquility Flows, is a profound meditation on serenity, deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. Through fluid, wave-like patterns in mesmerizing shades of blue, Wei evokes the essence of water as both a physical and spiritual element—symbolizing impermanence, harmony, and the flow of inner peace. The painting’s deep, layered blues recall the sacred hues often found in Tibetan thangka paintings, associated with wisdom and the infinite nature of the mind. The undulating forms mimic the movement of flowing currents, much like the cyclical rhythms of meditation and breath in Buddhist practice. Wei’s meticulous brushwork creates a rhythmic stillness, drawing the viewer into a contemplative state, reminiscent of the tranquility sought in Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Blending traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary watercolor expression, Deep Tranquility Flows transcends mere visual beauty. It becomes a spiritual experience—an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the deeper currents of existence. Wei’s work reminds us of the profound calm found in nature and within ourselves, offering a moment of peace amid the chaos of modern life. Huang Wei Born in 1985 in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; 2011,Graduated from The Department of Chinese Painting of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts with a bachelor's degree; 2014,I graduated from Art College of Xizang University with a master's degree; Now he lives and works in Beijing T3 International Art District. After graduating from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Huang Wei chose to study in Xizang because he was unsatisfied with the procedural education mode. As an ideal and sacred place for many people, Tibet has also provided artistic inspiration for many artists. Huang Wei is not concerned with Tibetan folk customs or landscapes, but with Tibetan unique, faith-based artistic expression. The experience in Tibet was a rare retreat. He was willing to spend time in dialogue with nature as well as with his heart. Through painting, he established an inner field and objected to mountains, water and clouds with his mind. Huang Wei's brushwork does not move restlessly. The rich texture on the picture comes from the countless dots dyeing of the brush tip and rice paper. This technique, which originated from the Traditional Tibetan painting "Thangka", requires a state of extreme silence and numerous repetitions, approaching a state of meditation. This is the classical spirit from Tibet, and in keeping with the spiritual pursuits of the great achievers of the Himalayan region. As his mentor Li Jin...

Artist: Keisuke Serizawa, Japanese (1895-1984) Title: Metamorphosis of Zan Biell Year: circa 1970 Medium: Woodcut on Rice Paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP Size: 29 x...

Keiji Shinohara was born and raised in Osaka, Japan. After 10 years as an apprentice to the renowned Keiichiro Uesugi in Kyoto, he became a Master Printmaker and moved to the United ...