露堂々 

Zenkei Shibayama created this artwork, "Rotōtō," using ink on paper, a medium deeply rooted in East Asian calligraphic traditions. The characters, brushed with bold strokes, convey an immediate sense of energy and presence. "Rotōtō" translates to being utterly open, wide, and expansive, like a vast, uncovered space. This concept evokes the Zen Buddhist principle of openness and freedom from constraints. These characters are not mere linguistic signs; they are symbols pregnant with centuries of philosophical and spiritual contemplation. We see echoes of this open space in mandalas or in the concept of the void in abstract art across cultures. As our minds grapple with this image, we are drawn into a dialogue between conscious understanding and subconscious resonance. This symbolizes not only an intellectual concept, but also an emotional state. The cyclical nature of symbols reminds us that understanding is never linear. Motifs resurface, evolve, and are imbued with new meanings, prompting us to explore the intricate web of cultural memory and the enduring power of symbols in shaping our collective psyche.