Dragon Enso

kasumibunsho

water colours

hand-lettering

ink paper printed

hand lettering

personal sketchbook

fading type

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Dragon Enso" is a work by Kasumi Bunsho, a Japanese artist born in 1905 and who lived until 1998. The work is a beautiful example of the "Enso" style of calligraphy, known for its circular, gestural strokes. The central circle, formed by the artist's brushstroke, represents the universe, with the dragon, a powerful symbol in Japanese art, residing within it. This unique piece embodies the artistic traditions of Zen Buddhism, where calligraphy is an expression of the artist's inner world.