Kiyoshi Saito 斎藤清: Gio-Ji Kyoto (RESERVED)

Artist: Kiyoshi Saito 斎藤清 (1907-1997)
Title: Gio-Ji Kyoto   Date: 1963

We stand at the entry into Gio-ji Temple in Kyoto, its grounded spiritual tranquility beckoning us forward. It is known for its dense cover of trees, deep shade and luxuriant moss garden. Saito has effectively conveyed all of these things, using his skill with lush textures and boldly simplified forms. Gioji Temple belongs to the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and its architecture reflects the simplicity and harmony with nature that are the hallmarks of Japanese Buddhist design. Numbered in pencil 53/100.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. A few minor wrinkles in upper margin.
Dimensions: 61 x 45 cm
Publisher: Self-published (With the "Self-Carved Self-Printed Kiyoshi Saito" paper label affixed verso.
Seal: artist’s seal “Kiyoshi” in red Signature: Kiyoshi Saito (in white pigment)

SKU: SAT111