In Quiet Tension
In Quiet Tension
Description
This painting explores the dragon’s innate strength expressed through stillness.
Calm yet charged, its presence holds tension without excess movement, where power remains contained rather than released.
Rooted in traditional Japanese painting, layered mineral pigments create depth and atmosphere through a restrained chromatic range.
Technique
Traditional Japanese painting with mineral pigments
(岩絵具技法 – Iwa-enogu gihō)
Materials
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Japanese ink stones (Kuretake Saiboku Shimbi)
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Mineral pigments
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Handmade paper
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Traditional brushes
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Watercolor pigments
Pigments / Colors
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墨 (Sumi) — Black ink
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紅梅 — Plum red (kōbai)
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黄 (Ki) — Yellow
- 黄土 (Ōdo) — Ochre
Size
A2
(42 × 59.4 cm)
Year
2024
Availability
Original work · Unique piece
Location
Zurich, Switzerland
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