Bamboo and rocks. Set of two paintings. Ink on rice paper. Rocks form part of classical Chinese painting. In Japanese culture, images of rocks or suiseki (水石) have hundreds of years of history, they are related to zen Buddhism, and there are many symbolic interpretations. Rocks are crucial elements of the dry garden landscaping, where they are selected for their shape. Ryoan-ji rock garden in Kyoto is probably the best known example of dry garden.

Likewise, bamboo is a popular symbol throughout Asia. In Japan, it's a symbol of good luck, moral integrity, modesty, tenacity, and strong character. Symbol of a person who can withstand hardships. The beauty of bamboo has been admired for centuries in poetry, calligraphy, and paintings.

These symbolic images are put together into a calm classy composition of two linked paintings.

Both paintings are signed and sealed with artist's personal seal, wet-mounted on backing rice paper and ready to be framed or mounted on a silk scroll. Please use acid-free adhesives when framing. The paintings are manually cut, please leave a few mm error margin for dimensions. Note that colours may differ due to differences in devices.