Taigen Kobayashi (小林太玄) is a Japanese calligrapher also known as a Zen Buddhist monk. He has left behind many works with a unique calligraphy style that makes use of the shades of ink and brushwork, embodying the fusion of Zen and calligraphy in Japanese culture. Overview: Name: Taigen Kobayashi (小林太玄) Occupation: Calligrapher, Zen Buddhist Monk Features: Characterized by a simple and powerful calligraphy style that reflects Zen thought. He skillfully uses the shades of ink and the beauty of negative space, and many of his works give viewers a deep impression. Career and Activities: Taigen Kobayashi has been active in spreading the spirit of Zen through calligraphy. His works are highly regarded both domestically and internationally, and he has held calligraphy exhibitions and solo exhibitions. In addition, he has trained as a Zen monk, and his calligraphy works based on Zen teachings are highly valued for appealing to people's deep spirituality. Representative Works: Hanging scrolls and folding screens with powerful calligraphy of Zen words and short phrases. Works expressing poems and maxims based on Zen teachings. Other: In parallel with his activities as a Zen monk, he is actively engaged in conveying the spirit of calligraphy and Zen both domestically and internationally through lectures and workshops. Mounting dimensions (including jikusaki) ★ Approximately 36 x 168 cm Paper dimensions ★ Approximately 27 x 93 cm ・There are some stains and slight spots. ・Please note that the color of the actual item may differ slightly from the images shown. ・If you purchase paintings, etc., please make sure to check the strength of the cords and hardware before hanging them on the wall. We also recommend that you check periodically to make sure that the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and purchase with the understanding that this is a used item. ※Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】Works that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If the work is judged to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days of the purchase date, we will refund the purchase price after the work is returned. The buyer is responsible for the appraisal fees and other expenses. 【Copy】All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.