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Zen words "clear moon, cool breeze" on a contemporary Japanese hanging scroll

The zen words, meigetsu seifu, are written in fluent cursive script by woman artist Nadja Van Ghelue. This silver silk hanging scroll brings the clarity and joy of a bright moon with a gentle breeze.

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Avalokiteshvara-bodhisattva, A Holy Name respectfully written

Avalokiteshvara-bodhisattva is the focus of this large hanging scroll. The kakejiku depicts five vigorous characters, which invoke the loving-kindness of the maha-bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.

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Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of limitless Compassion, the Great Warrior

This calligraphy depicts Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Chenrezig, Kwannon in kanji. Written in expressive seal script. Unconventional representation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

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aikido kanji large written in different styles of Japanese calligraphy

The aikido kanji large has three parts: A, to harmonize; KI, lifeforce and DO meaning the Way. Calligrapher Nadja Van Ghelue shows the aikido kanji large brushed in a vigorous semi cursive style.

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Modern watercolor painting on a hanging scroll- a cormorant immerged in infinity

This modern watercolor painting is a Japanese brush painting made with sumi and indigo blue on rice paper. The cormorant is rendered in very few strokes to obtain a high expressiveness of the subject.

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Japanese brush painting of autumn vine, modern sumi art on hanging scroll

This Japanese brush painting depicts the grape vine with fruit. The sumi painting with black and gray ink tones is mounted with bright yellow silk which hightens the elegance of this brush painting.

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Seascape paintings, sumi e seascape painting from a Mediterranean island

Seascape paintings are a prefered subject of artist Nadja Van Ghelue. This example of her seascape paintings is a watercolor painting done with sumi and mineral blue depicting a striking cliff.

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