Wisdom, Dynamic Kanji Calligraphy Metal Print

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Dynamic calligraphy of the kanji 智 (Japanese, chi /Chinese, chih, zhi) brushed in the kaisho style of Japanese calligraphy.

The kanji for wisdom has a fascinating origin.
The upper part of the kanji 知, means knowledge, with the symbol for arrow 矢 at the left and the character for mouth 口 at the right, symbolizing : If you have knowledge you can give an 口 opinion upon the subject as fast and precise as an arrow 矢 that hits its mark.
The lower ideogram is 日, sun, which stands for to illuminate.
So one could say that knowledge must be illuminated in order to become wisdom.

My gallery presents calligraphies and paintings that breathe the spirit of contemporary Chinese and Japanese brush art. The main feature of my art work is to grab the moment of inspiration and express in its fullness with the brush. My medium is ink and natural pigments on rice paper. My primary tool is the flexible Oriental sheep's hair brush. In the calligraphy section you will find artwork brushed in different styles of Japanese calligraphy. The very different calligraphic styles evoke different moods, which you will be able to appreciate yourself by browsing the calligraphy print gallery. The subjects covered in the calligraphy section are mainly related to Zen and Buddhism and martial arts. As for the painting gallery you will find...