Bodhisattva Statue
Bodhisattva Statue harnesses the solemnity and permanence of mineral pigments (岩彩, iwa-enogu) to portray an embodiment of serene wisdom. At the heart of the composition, the Bodhisattva’s countenance radiates compassion and dignity, the downcast eyes holding boundless awareness. The form is rendered in layers of warm, tranquil brown mineral hues, evoking the solidity and inner luminosity of ancient wood or earth. Most striking is the perfectly circular nimbus (halo) behind the head, meticulously constructed with fine mineral particles and subtle tonal gradations, emanating a sacred radiance that appears intrinsic, not external.
The headdress is adorned with pure white mineral pigment (such as shell white), pristine as mountain snow, symbolizing the clarity of enlightenment. On the robes, sparing touches of mineral pigments in saffron red and vibrant orange—like embers in the night—animate the dominant brown palette. These accents signify the noble vestments while imparting an undercurrent of vital warmth and life force. The substantial texture and natural crystalline shimmer of the mineral pigments transcend the painting’s flatness, transforming the image into an icon seemingly sculpted from the essence of the earth itself. It conveys the timeless source of compassion and the profound power of stillness.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
Bodhisattva Statue
Bodhisattva Statue harnesses the solemnity and permanence of mineral pigments (岩彩, iwa-enogu) to portray an embodiment of serene wisdom. At the heart of the composition, the Bodhisattva’s countenance radiates compassion and dignity, the downcast eyes holding boundless awareness. The form is rendered in layers of warm, tranquil brown mineral hues, evoking the solidity and inner luminosity of ancient wood or earth. Most striking is the perfectly circular nimbus (halo) behind the head, meticulously constructed with fine mineral particles and subtle tonal gradations, emanating a sacred radiance that appears intrinsic, not external.
The headdress is adorned with pure white mineral pigment (such as shell white), pristine as mountain snow, symbolizing the clarity of enlightenment. On the robes, sparing touches of mineral pigments in saffron red and vibrant orange—like embers in the night—animate the dominant brown palette. These accents signify the noble vestments while imparting an undercurrent of vital warmth and life force. The substantial texture and natural crystalline shimmer of the mineral pigments transcend the painting’s flatness, transforming the image into an icon seemingly sculpted from the essence of the earth itself. It conveys the timeless source of compassion and the profound power of stillness.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
