Set of two paintings of bamboo and rocks. Images of rocks are an indispensable part of classical Chinese art. In Japanese culture, images of rocks or suiseki (水石) have hundreds of years of history, they are related to zen buddhism and have a variety of symbolic interpretations. Rocks are also crucial elements of the dry garden landscaping, where they are selected for their shape and colour. Ryoan-ji rock garden in Kyoto is probably the best known example of these landscaping traditions.

Bamboo itself is a symbol of good luck, moral integrity, modesty, tenacity, and strong character.  Bamboo and rocks put together create a calm classy composition of two linked paintings.

The paintings are signed and sealed with artist's personal seal, wet-mounted on backing rice paper and ready to be framed or mounted on a silk scroll. Please use acid-free adhesives when framing. The paintings are manually cut, please leave a few mm error margin for dimensions. Note that colours may differ due to differences in devices.