Kanzen

In Japanese, “kanzen” (完全) generally means perfection or completeness. Though this painting is far from perfect. It is a little crooked, the lines aren’t straight. But that’s okay. I was inspired by another Japanese philosophy named wabi sabi, which celebrates the beauty of imperfection. It appreciates the beauty in the flaw. I too am fond of organic things, and I steer clear of the straight and harsh. My hope is to one day find myself in Japan, for the sense of harmony the ancient culture invokes.

Reference by Dynamic Wang

“Kanzen”, 2024
Oil on cardboard, 70x100cm