Enso #4

Ensō (円相) is a Japanese word meaning circle and a concept strongly associated with Zen. Ensō is one of the most common... more

by Katie Black

Title

Enso #4

Artist

Katie Black

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas Digitally Enhanced

Description

Ensō (円相) is a Japanese word meaning "circle" and a concept strongly associated with Zen. Ensō is one of the most common subjects of Japanese calligraphy even though it is a symbol and not a character. It symbolizes absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and the void; it can also symbolize the Japanese aesthetic itself. As an "expression of the moment" it is often considered a form of minimalist expressionist art.

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September 2nd, 2013