Shakuhachi (bamboo flute)
2009
Japanese style Art
Shakuhachi Art
A Buddhist monk playing shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute). Music creates new worlds...
In the painting, a monk sits in meditation beneath young bamboo shoots, playing the shakuhachi – a Japanese bamboo flute – whose sound blends with the harmony of nature, illuminated by the last rays of the setting sun.
According to legend, the shakuhachi was born when a disciple, inspired by his teacher’s bell, carved a flute from bamboo whose voice echoed the bell’s pure tone. Zen monks known as komusō used the shakuhachi both for meditation and self-defense. The hotchiku, a root-end version of the flute, produces a deep, breathy sound that imitates the rustle of leaves and the murmur of the sea – a true instrument of meditation.
“When you paint a branch, you must hear the breath of the wind.”
— Zen saying
Prints & Posters
Starting from $25
Standard edition prints & premium edition giclee prints: information.
Postcards
Type: Full color half-fold postcards
Dimensions: 5.8" x 8.3" / 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Paper: metallic/pearlescent
$6 per postcard
Traditional painting
We can create an acrylic replica of the original art in any size of your choice; colors and some details in the painting can be customized. Reproductions are hand-painted with eco-friendly acrylics on thick cotton paper. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries. We're open to any suggestions!
