The Museum of Oriental Art brings Muscovites closer to understanding Zen

An art that tells about life, not obscured by personal experiences and the bitterness of the past days, appeals to the brightest part of the soul, looking for its Way in the universe. The Museum of the East in Moscow is proud to present the exhibition of the famous artist Mikhail Shemyakin.

More than 200 graphic works, executed in black ink according to the tradition of ancient Japanese masters, were created as a reminder that in addition to our world - the world of dreams, there is a “parallel reality”, which can only be reached by a person whose soul is awake, i.e. not immersed in illusions.

A feature of each graphic sheet is its inextricable connection with the comprehension of the world by the artist. They capture a specific topic that confronts a person learning to live “with open eyes.”

To learn from others, to learn from oneself - numerous “walks”, “wanderers”, “nomads” come out of his “pen” in order to declare themselves and the value of development. In technical terms, the paintings amaze with the play of lines - either sharp and abrupt, like a winter wind in the face, then soft and fluid, like the turn of a wide river… An artist who feels at some point may become a real Teacher. And not imposing his point of view, but offering it as "food" for the mind.

Eve Istr