Enso
Text in the photobook (3 copies in existence):
In Zen, ensō (円宮, “circular form”) is a circle that is hand-drawn in one uninterrupted brushstroke to express a moment when the mind is free to let the body create and is a sacred symbol sometimes meaning circle of togetherness. It is traditionally drawn as a meditative practice in letting go of the mind and allowing the body to create, as the singular brushstroke allows for no modifications.
While at first glance, the ensō symbol appears no more than a misshapen circle, it symbolises many things: the beauty in imperfection, the art of letting go of expectations, the circle of life, and connection. The ensō is a manifestation of the artist at the moment of creation and the acceptance of our innermost self.
The very imperfections and contours that otherwise prevent a perfect circle from being created are exactly what makes the ensō beautiful.
Exhibited:
Wolfhound Gallery, Fitzroy, AUS
Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Collingwood, AUS
Awards:
Finalist for Australian Photography Awards, 2022
Shortlisted for Australian Photobook Awards, 2022
