Form no Other then Emptiness, Obai-in, Kyoto (Monogatari)

2017
Archival Pigment Photograph
28.9
x
43.25
in

Signed, titled, dated and numbered from edition of 5 on certificate of authenticity.

Printed in 3 sizes:

Small Image: 31 1/2 x 21 1/4 inches (80 x 54 cm)

Medium Image: 43 1/4 x 29 inches (110 x 73 1/2 cm)

Large Image: 59 3/4 x 40 inches (152 x 101 1/2 cm)


Obai-in is a historic Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its traditional Japanese architecture and cultural significance. Founded in the 17th century, the temple features tatami-matted rooms, sliding paper doors (shoji), and intricately painted fusuma (sliding door panels) depicting natural scenes and Buddhist motifs. Obai-in serves as a serene place of worship and reflection, offering visitors a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage and the aesthetic beauty of Zen Buddhist architecture.