Description

“Aerial Enso – The Dance of Colour & Chance” No. 8

Date: 18.08.2024

Interdisciplinary and unique artwork created live during the debut of “The Circle of Everything” at Camden Fringe, Cockpit Theatre, on August 18, 2024.

Combining traditional Japanese calligraphy techniques with contemporary visual performance, this piece captures the dynamic energy and fluidity of the live event, making it a unique addition to any collection.

About the Artwork:

This Enso, an iconic symbol of Zen Buddhism, represents unity, enlightenment, strength, and elegance. Painted in one fluid masterstroke and a single breath, it captures the essence of being in the flow, reflecting the Zen philosophy of synchronicity and life force energy.

Created by artist Kamila CK, this large-scale Enso was painted live and used as part of chirography of the performance. In the final scene of the performance, the vibrant red and gold inks were added from above using the energy of gravity and the movement of a spinning aerial hoop. This mix approach makes this piece a unique blend of deliberate action and chance.

Unique Features:

• Highly Collectible: A one-of-a-kind artwork created during a live performance during a major cultural event in London (Camden Fringe 2024), making it a valuable addition to any collection.

• Zen Aesthetics: Emphasizes simplicity and mindfulness, inspired by Kamila CK’s studies in traditional Japanese calligraphy.

• Large Scale: Designed to be as large as possible, allowing for the dynamic movement of the artist within the circle as part of the performance.

• Display Options: To ensure cost-effective and efficient delivery, the canvas is provided unstretched. Given the substantial size of the artwork, shipping a stretched canvas would incur significant costs, exceeding £1,000. Unstretching allows for safe transport at a fraction of the cost, while maintaining the integrity of the piece. Stretching can easily be arranged upon receipt at a local framer. Alternatively, the versatile, unstretched canvas can also be hung like an Asian scroll, mounted flat against the wall, or flat behind glass.

Bonus:

This purchase comes with exclusive footage of the live performance at Cockpit Theatre on 18.08.2024, capturing the creation of this unique piece.

Shipping:

The artwork will be carefully rolled and shipped in a secure tube, ready for stretching, framing, or mounting of your choice.

Please note this artwork is a performative piece and, as part of its creation process, it may display minor signs of use. These subtle marks are integral to the authenticity of the work and reflect the dynamic, live performance from which it was born.