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"Suiboku-ga" of eastern culture is an art harmonized with ink, water and whiteness of
paper.
The right brush stroke technique with right amount of water can produce gradation of ink, strong and soft shading as well as dry and wet touch,
which can express all color, texture and movements onto white papers.
There is no "re-drawing"
in "Suiboku-ga" nor drafting, but application of ink is done in a
swift and one-time stroke directly onto a piece of paper,
which requires artists' strong concentration and tension. It therefore
allows them to express their deep emotion and inner sensitivity most directly and
authentically, and this enhances spirituality
of Suiboku-ga art.
When, as in a meditative state, artists have completely innocent soul and being able to let everything
go and free themselves, the outcome work will be purer and freer. They may
find something unexpected
completely out of their creative instinct. Suiboku-ga can be achieved by years of
training of both technique and soul.
The watercolor by Motoko Musha has the same spirit, technique and
tools as "Suiboku-ga". She draws both in ink and aquarelle with paints called
"gansai" used in Japan.
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