L57 Zen Riddle 2 | Scroll

L57 Zen Riddle 2 | Scroll

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Zen Riddle 2  | Sen gai - zen  | 仙涯 - 禅
Scroll by Sanae Sakamoto
96 x 39 cm 

Sen Gai painted a picture with
a circle, triangle and square without comment.
No one knows what he meant by it.

What I would like to express and interpret is a reflection on our fundamental values.
(Sen Gai,  仙涯  great Zen master, 1750 to 1837)

Ink on handmade Japanese paper / re-mounted, ceramic rod / scroll incl. paulownia wood box

 
   
 

Tao and Zen - Sanae Sakamoto. Exhibition from September 18, 2025 to March 21, 2026

Sanae Sakamoto creates a refreshing artistic language with powerful brushstrokes. Born in Tokyo and living in Switzerland since 1971, the artist combines the profundity of Japanese calligraphy with the virtuosity of Western painting in her work. Trained in Tokyo and Beijing, she transforms Zen Buddhist and Taoist wisdom into expressive compositions. Her works range from large-format, expressive pieces to delicate paintings and intimate calligraphy, with black ink – occasionally complemented by shades of gold, blue or green – remaining her central means of expression. Each of her paintings invites viewers to encounter an art that transcends cultural boundaries.