Each painting in the Soten | Blue Sky collection is a meditation on the relationship between the earth and the atmosphere. The textured strokes of oil paint create a tactile experience, inviting the viewer to not only see but also feel the push and pull of nature’s rhythms. This tactile quality serves as a reminder of our connection to the physical world, even as our spirits reach for the transcendence of the boundless blue.
In embracing the Buddhist philosophy of Soten, I wish to evoke a sense of spaciousness and impermanence, where the vibrant, shifting colors are both a celebration of life’s beauty and a reflection of its transient nature. The horizon line, ever-present yet ever-changing, becomes a metaphor for balance—a meeting point of opposites where chaos and tranquility coexist.
These paintings are an invitation to pause, breathe, and rediscover the serene clarity that lies within us all.