Original artwork description:

Ink drawing on paper
30 cm x 40 cm
Year: 2023
Sakura Micron Arichval Ink pencils, gold ink
Paper: Palazzo Silver light Oranienbaum 300gsm / 140lbs

One line drawing

During my art journey in Thailand I have learned a bit of Thai culture. I have visited some temples and admired religious statues of Buddha.

The core teaching of Buddhism is the „Four Noble Truths”, which dictates that underpinning all existence is suffering, which one can be liberated from through practising the „Eightfold Path”. For many Thai people, Buddhism is considered a philosophy for how to live one’s life and numerous Buddhist principles – such as tolerance, calmness and merit – are values found throughout Thai culture. Buddhist practices are embedded in the everyday routines of Thai people. Buddhist iconography is also ubiquitous. Besides Buddhist temples and spirit homes, government buildings showcase images of the Buddha, and many homes display an image or statue of the Buddha. After my stay in Thailand I have also decided to depict Buddha in my artistic vision.

Inner peace and wisdom

Believing that the root of violence is located within the mind, Buddhism has placed a greater urgency upon inner reflection. With the awakening to the interdependent reality, selfish compulsive responses will be replaced by loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. On the behavioral level, one practices peace daily by observing the Five Precepts. To prevent in-group disputes, the Buddha teaches the six principles of cordiality in any community.
Most importantly, wisdom must be known to be true, for one’s own-self. Once obtained, wisdom teaches you to „know” in your own heart what is right or wrong. It comes from within, naturally.

The drawing is signed the initials of the author on the front.
Certificate of authenticity attached to the drawing.
The drawing is sold without frame.

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Materials used:

Palazzo Silver light Oranienbaum 300gsm, Sakura Micron Arichval Ink pencils, gold ink

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