Tag Archives: enso

Human Ensos: Shinichi Maruyama

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

I have written about the artist Shinichi Maruyama before focusing on his enso series Koshu. In his new work, Nude, Maruyama has collaborated with choreographer Jessica Lang to create these seamless photographs created by combining 10,000 separate shots of individual … Continue reading →

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“Circle” by Sengai

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

Eat this and have a cup of tea. xxxxxx Poem, image, and calligraphy by Sengai (1750-1837), translation by D.T. Suzuki

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Enso

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

An enso is a Japanese term for circle and is part of a zen aesthetic of spiritual mindfulness and enlightenment. An enso represents the entire universe in a single stroke, done with complete mindfulness in the present moment. The fresh, … Continue reading →

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