Moment One Painting

The ensō, drawn in one single brushstroke, becomes a profound meditation on presence and awareness, reminding us to embrace the flow of life as it unfolds in imperfect perfection. Part of the series Present Moments, this piece serves as a portal for us to connect with the here and now. Created during a meditative process of no-mind, these paintings serve as a gateway to feel and to just be. The invitation is to do nothing but feel; be. Be with the art, yourself, your body, maybe some sounds, some other beings and observe what messages it holds for you in any given moment. Guided by the teachings of Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Thich Nhat Hanh and others, my main practice is to live fully in the present moment. Painting helps me to achieve this quality as well as to anchor this presence in my being. I have been able to observe that the finished artworks serve this same purpose for others. In order not to influence the viewer in any way, I tend not to describe what the painting means to me as this is already in the past. The absence of text helps us to feel rather than think, and to receive the paintings through our senses and intuition rather than mental information. Having said that, please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel that you need any further information once you have taken the time to connect with the piece yourself. • • • some practical advice Please note I cut the paper by hand and sometimes the edge might be a few millimetres off. This piece has been exhibited in a public art gallery for meditation practice. Hence, the paper might have received some minor, hardly noticeable, marks from handling it. The wooden framing system you see has been designed by myself, inspired by the traditional Japanese hanging scrolls. It is available upon request but bear in mind that it does not protect the piece over time. It is fairly easy to install and comes with video instructions for assembly. To preserve the piece I suggest you get it framed behind glass.