{"product_id":"shp305-shikishi-artwork-by-kono-taitsu-河野太通","title":"SHP305 - Shikishi artwork by Kōno Taitsū 河野太通","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis delightful shikishi artwork by renowned Zen master 河野太通 (Kōno Taitsū) combines spontaneous ink painting with playful calligraphy in a manner that perfectly reflects the spirit of Zen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in loose, expressive brushwork, the composition depicts a tall, curious chicken standing upright with exaggerated proportions and a humorous personality. Beside it appears the phrase 「結構々々」 (Kekkō kekkō)—an old Japanese expression meaning “excellent,” “splendid,” or “that is quite enough,” depending on context. The repeated wording carries a light, conversational rhythm, and when paired with the comical bird, the phrase takes on a distinctly Zen-like humor: simple, immediate, and quietly profound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōno’s brushwork is intentionally unrefined and spontaneous, allowing the energy of the stroke itself to become part of the artwork. The chicken’s elongated neck and alert gaze create a sense of both absurdity and dignity, embodying the Zen appreciation for humor found in ordinary life. Like many Zen ink paintings, the work balances playfulness with contemplation, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect beyond the surface simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōno Taitsū (born 1930, Ōita Prefecture) is one of the most respected figures in modern Japanese Zen Buddhism. Ordained at Shōganji Temple at eighteen, he later underwent rigorous monastic training at Shōfukuji, Japan’s oldest Zen temple, under the famed Yamada Mumon Rōshi. In 2004 he became chief priest of Ryumonji Temple in Himeji, where he established the Ryumonji Zen Dojo as a center for practice and teaching. From 2010, he served as the 33rd chief priest of the Myōshinji branch of the Rinzai sect and as president of the All Japan Buddhist Association. Alongside his spiritual work, Kōno is celebrated for his calligraphy and ink paintings, which embody the essence of Zen through directness, warmth, humor, and expressive freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 24 x 27cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57234500190539,"sku":"SHP305","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_b38568aa-cf68-4edd-bfa3-2ef47eed55b6.jpg?v=1778097159","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/shp305-shikishi-artwork-by-kono-taitsu-%e6%b2%b3%e9%87%8e%e5%a4%aa%e9%80%9a","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}