Praise for Zhang Sanfeng’s Statue
Praise for Zhang Sanfeng’s Statue Zhang Sanfeng, who left behind the “Mukonju” verses, was a legendary Daoist and the founder of the Wudang school in China. Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.
concept
Various concepts such as no poles, portraits, and symbols are incorporated into the work.
Symbol of Taoic Harmony – A Spirit-Resonating Xieyi Painting
Symbol of Taoic Harmony – A Spirit-Resonating Xieyi Painting An image of a seated figure holding a Taoist symbolic diagram, painted in the style of xieyi. The artwork embodies the flow of qi, resonating with the viewer’s spirit and inviting harmony between heaven, earth, and the inner self. Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.
Portrait of the Artist ― Creator of The Rootless Tree
Portrait of the Artist ― Creator of The Rootless Tree A recent portrait of the artist seated on a mountain summit, dressed in traditional white Tai Chi clothing. The image reflects harmony with nature and the Daoist philosophy embodied in the Rootless Tree paintings. Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.
On the back of the canvas of the painting and the Rootless Tree copy painting
On the back of the canvas of the painting and the Rootless Tree copy painting The canvas of the painting and rootless tree painting is a full-fledged canvas processed with a sturdy wooden frame. It is lightweight and safe even if it falls by mistake. Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.
Osaka Shin-Kabukiza Theater in the 1959 and the Roots of Xieyi Painting
Osaka Shin-Kabukiza Theater in the 1959 and the Roots of Xieyi Painting A photograph of Osaka’s Shin-Kabukiza Theater in the 1959. The artist studied here under a billboard painter, learning the foundations of Xieyi painting. The fusion of traditional painting techniques and stage art deeply influenced his later works. Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.
Photographs of actual Xieyi used as Talisman art
Photographs of actual Xieyi used as Talisman art Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.
Canvas painting with side nailing
Canvas painting with side nailing The work is created on a standard stretched canvas with nailed sides.Because it is lightweight, it can be hung directly on a wall with just a hook or a pin.It also fits into standard frame sizes for canvas artworks, should you wish to frame it. Copyright © MASAKI WAKABAYASHI. All rights reserved.